While this is all good and fun, I understand that there is some criteria to meet when I eventually move out and have to apply for a rental license.

This is simply predatory in nature full stop.I have sold many of my OREO props on low down ZERO percent financing but they were at market prices and the buyers owned them free and clear in 24 to 36 months that works.. but long term contracts on these homes is not a solution for neighborhood revitalization just the opposite.

She's claiming financial hardship due to some personal issues and is asking if we can apply the deposit towards her November rent, and she'll make it up.

@Patrick Shep I would absolutely encourage you to apply without any co-signor.  

There is no way to know if the interested people would have applied, been accepted, or decided to move in mid-month.

I've read many other forum posts explaining how natural appreciation in Scranton is very slow but will cash flow nicely in the right area.

Flipping or rental properties seem like a natural fit for you.

I have been receiving listing from brokers offering cap rates of 3-7% in almost all 50 states, for different lease terms and guarantors.I am trying to analyze those deals in an efficient manner - weeding many deals or brochures early on, and understanding the out of state location well.Because the cap rates are all over the place (based on tenant, location and lease term), I struggle to understand if a property is fairly priced, as it is not easy to come up with a "general" cap rate to apply to each NOI.Does anyone have resources (books, podcasts, blogs) that they can share that gives pointers when analyzing NNN properties?

Hi @Luca Perinuzzi, I work with New Western and we only sell investment properties, so all of our clients are naturally investors.

The loan officer told me to come in the day after settlement to apply.