I’ve read some other posts on the topic, but wanted to start a separate one with a few specific questions.Background:- My partner and I own 2 properties with conventional financing, we have a Tenant in Common agreement between us- Financing was only set-up under my partner’s name by mistake- We are both US citizens; however I live abroad (receive a foreign salary) and file US taxes- Good credit scores- Both properties cash flow with PITIA ratios of ~ 1.2We'd like to re-finance so that we are both on the financing and it seems that a DSCR loan would be a good option given that I live outside of the US.Questions:- Could we close a DSCR loan virtually or would we both need to be physically present for closing?

Since I pass the cost on to my applicants, I'm sure I get more applications due to the lower cost barrier.

The recipient however is free to reply back using their native text messaging system.The question I have for you: How will you remove the technological barrier for all parties to text natively and still track back to a central system, while ensuring only landlord to tenant messages are logged?

A lot of investors I work with end up starting out-of-state to get better cash flow and a lower barrier to entry—markets like Indy, for example, where I’m based, are still investor-friendly and have strong rental demand.That said, going remote means you need a solid team on the ground—agent, lender, property manager, contractor—all aligned and transparent.

The barrier to entry in my opinion is much lower in most markets for 2-4 units than commercial too.

Hey @Noah Mac, house hacking is a great way to get started in real estate in CA, as the barrier to enter the investment market is challengin do to high prices.

Ensure the numbers make sense and keep a big, beefy emergency fund for the inevitable road bumps.I worry questions like this and others like "do I need an LLC", and "what bank should I use" give people analysis paralysis and become barriers to entry. 

Am I only taxed on income physically received or am I liable for a $150k short term capital gain if I sell these lots within 1 year?

Hocking county has a high barrier to entry. it's hocking hills very strong rental market.

My preference would be to invest in Washington (with the hopes that we will eventually end up back there), as appreciation and demand is great...but with that, there is of course a greater barrier to entry and would require significant more capital.