From region, to heavy-ish rehab (compared to purchase price or scope itself), to being too far outside of town, just to name a few.Sometimes it might be worth checking in with another lender, especially if you can find a good broker who can navigate the implications well and provide good recommendations without any 'due diligence fees' or paying for multiple appraisals.It can get costly, with either your finances or your time, if you waste too much trying to fit a square-peg into a round-hole.

Always look at your competition and how your property compares with square footage, amenities, style of house and of course price.  

Quote from @Collin Hays: Number one, anytime someone says they are “crushing it”, my default is to take whatever they are claiming and apply the square root.  

I just made the move to the Nashville area, and I’m excited to get involved in the local real estate community after selling all my rentals and my personal home in Minnesota.A little about me:I worked as an HVAC service technician for the past five years; now I’m looking to pivot into real estate full-time here in Tennessee.I previously held my real estate license in Minnesota, where I worked alongside other agents to learn the ropes and helped with showings and appointments they couldn’t attend.

In the last year he started being consistently late on rent. he always squared up  by the end of the month typically.

In most cases, the property manager ends up being the one truly running day-to-day operations, which makes it hard for the IRS to see you as “materially participating.”To meet REP requirements, two things have to happen:-You (or your wife) need to spend more than 750 hours a year on real estate activities, and-Those hours have to make up more than half of total working time for the year.The challenge is proving that level of involvement when a property manager is already handling leasing, maintenance, and tenant issues.

C- in my mind is replacing cabinets and fixtures in bathrooms and kitchen. Paint inside and out but little to no wall repair. Replace roof, fix soffits, and removal of a moderate amount of overgrown shrubs.

.- My goal is to close on both homes by the end of the year or early next year.If anyone has experience with gift of equity transactions for invest properties -- especially in North Carolina or involving out-of-state buyers -- or can recommend a loan officer, lender, or real estate attorney familiar with this setup, I'd really appreciate your insight.Thanks in advance!

There are French doors and vaulted ceilings to create a more spacious feel as the square footage of each side is cozy at about 715 sq ft.I am an excellent landlord and I easily manage the property I have retained.  

if you want to get involved in deals, go work for a real estate company.