I have found that in many STRs we have stayed at, they aren't cleaned well and look scummy or even mildewed. 

If a seller doesn't know where they are going, you aren't buying their house.Also, you are probably expecting to get somewhere on the first call.

We aren't in "US is going to default and is an inherent credit risk" at 6X national debt to tax revenue ratio, but we are getting close to "let's be wary" territory for creditors. 

Non-conforming/portfolio loans, which aren’t conventional loans, will allow as little as 20% down. 

I talked to a woman on the voucher waiting list recently about her experience with the process and she said most people that get approved for vouchers never move from that area, so the local PHA ends up closing their HCV programs because there aren't any more HCV qualified homes in that area.

Hello there @Kevin Zmick - I was just in a similar situation so you aren't alone...it is much harder to rent out units during this time, but the right will come. 

Currently working to gain capital as I educate myself and seek knowledge through every possible avenue.

Turns out, those special rules for 1031 exchanges in Oregon.. things like navigating tenant protections and timing constraints.. aren’t exactly set up to make your life easier.

Hey @Shaheen Ahmed, A lot of deals aren’t top performers right out of the gate, but the key is finding ways to maximize income to offset costs like taxes.Stay consistent with analyzing deals you’ll find an area that works for you.

Hyde Park is a little tough since there aren't many (if any) plots of vacant land or vacant homes there.Why Kansas City?