After which they invested $190k for $10800/year return or 5.6% (not even discounting for the 2.5 years to recover the initial negative equity).  

For what it's worth, we offered our homes at a discounted rate for a former guest who was looking for a place to stay. 

Offering discounts for weekday or longer stays could also help improve occupancy.

Some lenders offer discounts to return borrowers so maybe look into both flip and DSCR rates when finding a lender. 

As a broker, I "buy" a mortgage at a discount from a direct wholesale lender, then mark it up and "sell" it to my client to make a profit.

The last 5 deals I bought were all basically move in ready, bought only at a slight discount after deals fell through. 

Is that because you are going to be putting down 25% or you think you are buying at a 25% discount. 

Look up 'Margin vs Markup if you're curious.)So if my Plumbing Sub-Contractor gives me a bid of $20,000 for your project, I will not tell you that number, I will just have a price of $25,000 for plumbing on your Bid/Proposal.Note: It does come out close to even for you........my plumber gives me a steep discount because I give him $100k worth of work each year......

Today our inventory is so low, that sellers don't have to give me 50% discount because of poor condition.

I think some folks search for discounts so that's a way for being promoted.Seems guest dont rent a 4 bedroom house unless they have triple the amount of guests they originally reserved for.