You state that you have 20% - 25% equity position for safety, but you don't based on the information you gave. 

Let's help you duplicate that success in the Houston Area.I am a Houston, Texas based Investor Broker/Agent who has worked with over 400 BiggerPockets Members and Investors. 

ASSET BASED LENDINGNote: Hard money is defined as average loan size under $2M, average loan hold duration under 2 years, and not a bank. 

I don't need a property management based software.  

Have invested in ABQ with first purchase in 2020 - and that was based on my knowledge as a film/TV friendly area and affordability.

The biggest question you need to ask yourself is if you are doing this to afford a property you otherwise couldn’t afford or to save money period, that will lead to very different conclusions about where/if to buy. 

Quote from @Samuel Hudson: Hello friends I am new the market and recently bought a home in Weehawken 6 months backs .Its a three family home and we are currently doing renovations Right now.The rent leveling board told me that two units would have to follow a rent of 1650 for unit 1 which has three bedrooms and another unknown amount for unit 2 which they don’t have the information for .The previous seller I purchased the property from bought it as a tax lien .He has kept the property vacant for two years with no tenants before selling it to me .However ,the previous Owner he bought it from must have had tenants .I am putting in a lot of money into renovations and want some clarity on the situation I am in .The property has been vacant for the two years and currently still is as we are doing renovation .It would be really appreciated if anyone can assist me on what information needs to be provided by from the previous seller for me to be able to set the rent based on the market value .Thank you . 

If you are trying to come up with a way to finagle the occupancy requirements while using an amazing loan (that you earned based on your service) like a VA, I would say you are starting off on the wrong foot.

Especially now that consumer awareness and knowledge is at an all time high, expect the consumer to arrive at this same conclusion and ultimately demand this.

What's up fam I go by JAM. New to real estate investing and would love to learn where to go for the best resources in how to get started. Been doing wholesaling off and on with little success but hopefully more time t...