How does rental income on a 1st mortgage affect mortgage affordability on a second home?

Ronaldo asked: For example if my 1st mortgage is $1000 per month and i charge a rental income of $1000 per month, is it a wash? Or do i get the $1000 rental income added to my gross monthly income and have the $1000 mortgage payment added to my monthly liabilities?

What percentage of your income goes towards your mortgage payments?

Ash asked: If you don’t mind my asking, I’m trying to figure out what a reasonable percent of my income is to be going towards a mortgage payment. My partner and I make around $6500 gross monthly, and I’m wondering what percent of that we could reasonably spend on a mortgage without getting in [...]