Maybe someone can find an exception, but "nice" rentals translate into the landlord subsidizing the tenants housing.So, the problem with the "flip if I can, rent if I must" strategy is that you'll do a flip level finish, then end up renting.

Needs are the things that must happen in order for you to put a deal together.

For your kitchen, if you must replace cabinets, give serious consideration to plywood boxes, vs particle board.

The bad thing about Section 8 is the yearly inspection that you must pass.

It must be something in the companys business model.

I've heard it must be out for six months.

location says it all no matter how furnished the property is. it must be accessible to your necessities such as schools, hospitals and others

must be sweet to get 5 grand for a little more time, plus a 1K for the assignment fee, and last but not least, makes a good profit at closing too,, stop,,stop, your rubbing it in to hard.

The 2nd must be paid off in x years (usually 1-3).That gives you complete control if they don't pay.

This is one of the reasons why I have not visited one of their meetings here in Austin, TX.