We mostly invest around lightrail because we feel like it's infrastructure that is new and permanent. 

Some of the DSCR stuff has either a variable rate with a hard pre-pay, or just rates that are too high for permanent debt financing.

In a sane world, signing a one year lease does not give you some right of permanent residence in the name of "community."  

.- thanks ..fyi - FHA  requires 3.5% down / has  permanent monthly mtg ins and has a large upfront  mtg ins  fee of  1.75% thats   required ....

There are 6 tests called the WhiteCo factors (named after a tax court case on the subject) designed to figure out the permanence of individual assets to see if they qualify for short life treatment.

This is potentially more permanent than a marriage, and your partnership agreement is your prenup.Now to your current situation, but this ties to your friend's credit. 

My girlfriend is from Spain, working as a Spanish teacher, and is a non-permanent resident here on a work visa My only concern is not having enough income without hers to qualify for a loan large enough to purchase a 4plex.

.), podcasts, mp3s,)I'm willing to to cut off the radio, pandora and netflix permanently but I really need great quality material to replace the entertainment stuff.about me: After many years spent not knowing which career path to take and switching after a few years in a few areas, I have finally figured it out...

By the way, if they don't want permanent structures, I'd look into portable storage units that are considered personal property, not improvements.

Megan - great ... make sure you go o er all options for the various pre approval options as guidelines will vary between 2 plex to 4 plex... also try avoiding fha due to permanent mortgage insurance ....