But, to me, that seems high but fully realize there are so many variables.Another data point - we are doing some very light work on a SFH property that we just purchased and getting ready to rent out. 

Upper right hand cornerCan't control the image size. that's Bigger Pockets, decision And I just realized I was using it wrong. 

I have property at the edge of Lehigh U that I thought would be for students when I first started out there. i quickly realized that student housing, especially in the smaller school, is a totally different business with different expectations and requirements, not to mention yearly turnover and parent involvement.

If I am incorrect, you probably need to pay the mortgage anyways since they can now foreclosure since the property isn't owned by a veteran anymore the SCRA shouldn't apply and even if the lender doesn't realize it it won't apply forever and you'll eventually need to pay it PLUS the amount is rising with interest, fees etc.

This is not to discourage the determined investor, but I only think it's fair that people realize the competition in our market for this asset type.

> I purchased property from HOA foreclosure auction last year for 40k, not realizing first mortgage cloud (silly, I know).

Those cheap areas look good on paper until realize how high turnover costs truly are.

I understand your point and realize I've been trying to make certain rental properties work when the market conditions aren't right.

Wow I just realized you're from Los Angeles too :)Do you have any insurance companies that you work with that I could call to get some ideas when we find units?

I was attracted to Real Estate investing 6 years ago but realized I needed to improve my income first.