For example, some people use 50% of gross income, and some use 50% of net income.

Offsetting that $3k for moving expenses the Homeowner has to pay 31% of his gross income each month as a mortgage payment while the short sale is underway.

That will usually clear the blockage and saves me from having to handle the snake (gross).

Actuals would be closer to 8% and 5% of gross rent respectively. 

We can add soft charges for employee time but they cannot be excessive. 

For context my goal is to gross $20,000/month.

Construction workers and other large employers in need of employee housing, too.

I'm a big believer in aligning interests between the company and the employees.

If you know an employees is a drunk, or terrible driver, or not licensed, etc. and you let him drive you will be liable.

.), and factor in the potential for seller concessions (FHA buyers with minimal cash often request 2-3% seller concessions to cover their closing costs, and can ask for up to 6%, per FHA).Don't assume you can necessarily gross up the sales price to recover these concessions, as the property has to appraise out.