And I guarantee the interest rates will go up between now and then.

Nor any skip trace agency who will guarantee correct address. (7) We have not been able to find any collection agencies that take case of a private landlord to collect on contingency basis.

There are quite a number of things that can make utilizing an FHA loan more difficult such as more barriers during appraisal, appearance of low qualification/little cash, typically longer closing period, likely higher interest rate, and PMI cannot be dropped without a refinance if 3.5% down.That said, just chain 5% down conventional loans, and make sure your duplexes pay for themselves.  

I am offering 15% interest on the initial investment plus 40% ROI after a six-month grace period.

The question if such leverage is utilized can he weather any deflationary period?

Guaranteed Returns: A fixed 7% is impressive in today's market and provides predictability unmatched by most investments.2.

It's no guarantee but it's a good place to start.

It has a 90-day guarantee... seems worth a try with that in place. 

Pros - guaranteed rent, tenants stay longer on averageCons - more mgmt needed (lease violations), they tend to not take great care of properties (increase maintenance expense or deferred maintenance)

I am currently under contract for a property, and my inspection period has just expired.