You may need to get it under contract before getting the answer about how much the landlord pays, but you absolutely need to do that and factor it into your underwriting.

Also, checking landlord references should absolutely already be a part of your profiling process, as well as checking the employment status and making sure that their paychecks and any proof of employment line up.Number three: Should you go ahead and list those two townhomes now?

There is a cost to holding a property and longer than absolutely necessary.  

Absolutely Caleb!

A good one will track vendors, timelines, and flag risks early.They can absolutely help draft the scope, just make sure they’re not the type to agree to everything without asking the tough questions.

as well as maybe not the absolute least expensive new built on the peninsula its one of them..

.• I can absolutely share references and reviews from clients, including some who are active here on BiggerPockets.• And yes, I regularly connect clients with investor-friendly agents, property managers, and insurance pros in the area.If you’d like, we can set up a quick call or Zoom to talk through what you’re looking for and get you pre-approved.– David Stephens

Use it only if absolutely necessary because debt = risk and having been badly bitten by my largest lender pulled the plug on my largest loan at the very worst time and with no prior notice. 

The absolute best is, educate yourself to the 9s. 

For the past 3 and a half years, I've been learning how to do basic math, modeling, and forecasting for investment properties and I absolutely love it.