.- I look at the first year css savings as a means to increase effective LTV.  

Originally posted by Account Closed:Looks like this thing is law now:https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/00935 It is, and takes effect next year I believe in July.

They often have screening options that are cost effective for a small landlord as well.An additional thing to look into, since you will be living on site, is which Fair Housing laws still apply to you. 

In your situation, shorter amortization like 15-year debt can make sense if the properties still pencil, because you’re effectively converting W-2 income into equity at a guaranteed rate of return.

I am also tying to cancel my membership effective immediately. 

@Mike Manchello A good real estate agent will be far more effective at helping you find your first property than trying to do it yourself simply because you have MLS access.

The property with that preliminary cost set in effect has the year 1 tax savings increase the LTV to 85% (using my estimate of tax brackets).  

Best advice is to act fast and go professional—heat treatment is usually the most effective.

Beyond that - how effective in practice is the Serial LLC setup at asset protection?

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