Is this normal, or am I overthinking and overanalyzing?

Basically we share handyman because my handyman crew is better than her crew (we self managed our LTRs with a handful of handy people who we are their largest source of work) and managing her (look at monthly statements, discuss any issues (normally the wife as me and co-host are like oil and water), etc.  

I do have to replace the tips on the cue sticks but that is normal wear.

Lets normalize and encourage house hacking as an entry point to the housing market.

I’m working through the capital stack on an 18-unit stabilized workforce housing property in Pecos, TX (Permian Basin) and would appreciate input from investors who have closed similar 5+ unit deals in energy-driven markets.This is strictly a commercial structure question — not a 1–4 unit DSCR scenario.Property Snapshot• 18 furnished units + manager residence• Built 2017• Workforce tenancy• Stabilized operations• Permian Basin locationCurrent Deal Structure• Purchase Price: $800,000• Appraisal: $1,200,000 (as-is)• Senior Loan Target: $520,000• Senior LTV: ~43% of appraised value• Seller Carry: $280,000Seller note terms:• Fully subordinated• 0% interest• $1,200–$1,500/month principal payments• Balloon 36–48 monthsFinancials• Normalized NOI ≈ $100,000• DSCR at requested leverage >2.0x• Even under stress (~$75K NOI), DSCR >1.6xFrom an asset perspective, leverage is conservative.The QuestionFor those who have closed small-balance commercial deals in Texas:Have you seen regional portfolio banks lend based on appraised value vs strictly purchase price in similar scenarios?

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People normally do this through buying properties that are due for light-heavy remodel.

It is always best to use a contract that is normal for your state so everything is done properly.After the seller signs the contract, you normally send it to a title company or real estate attorney to open escrow.

The house is settling in the rear and front porch area, but I was told this is normal for a house of its age.

A 16-room boarding house with shared facilities is less “normal rental” and more specialized operations, especially in NY.