The prices were certainly higher than i would have thought for marginal neighborhoodsn ($200-$230k)  but i thought eventually it would work out.

I wrote this after a closed session with Airbnb at VRMA in Vegas.

I think it can work out best if you get your horror stories over early; some people get roses and rainbows with their first tenant, think "this is easy street", pick up a couple more properties, then get a bad run or two and lose everything.

The Vets who do find value in buyer representation can pay for it if they feel it's worth it, but I would imagine most won't and they'll just go to the listing Agent like people do in most every other country and it's probably going to work out just fine.90% of the time the buyer Agent is really just doing everything they can do to push the buyer to sold.

Apartments can be built for less, but the profit is in higher end apartments so typically the apartments being built have pools, rec rooms, work out rooms, BBQ area, etc. 

If you want to move up to a 75% rule, then give it a try but have reserves ready to cover the gap should it not work out. 

I am also a professional landlord and would be willing to work out a plan to assist you with the management portion of your adventure as well!

I understand that doesn't always work out, but id like to hear from the community and see what works for others. - I'm calling courthouse data.P.s.

I’m wondering how many renters will work out of Huntsville but want a little space and quiet for cheaper. 

I love to see projects work out and I have been a HML for 20 yrs and also flip houses on the side.