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Straight answers to the questions I get on calls

Each one starts with the short answer, then the detail and sources. Written for LA investors and self-employed borrowers.

Investor questions · Oct 4, 2026

Can I use Airbnb income for a DSCR loan in Los Angeles?

Some lenders will count it. But in the City of LA, most investment properties can't legally run as an Airbnb. Here's what to check first.

Comparison · Los Angeles · Oct 4, 2026

Side by side, plus why LA prices and rent control change the math.

Comparison · Nationwide · Oct 4, 2026

How each loan qualifies you, the 10-property limit, LLCs and prepayment penalties.

Comparison · Self-employed

Write-offs lower your tax-return income. Here's how deposits compare.

Investor questions

Which loans allow an LLC and the documents lenders ask for.

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