I'm just thinking out loud here and maybe I shouldn't put it all in writing but I don't have any SDP investors to talk to face to face.

As an agent in the SoCal/Inland Empire area I can tell you one of the issues we're facing is an inventory shortage.

However, it also faces economic difficulties, high vacancy rates, and  slower property appreciation compared to booming markets.If you're an out-of-state investor without local contacts, examining census data can provide valuable insights into Youngstown, Ohio.

For example, a few years back they were really be stingy with approving for top approval rents because landlords were trying to get top rents but their places were barely passing hability standards so they were approving section 8 but at lower rents.

Instead they have worthless, patched, barely livable trailers, complete eyesores.You need to call your local building permit office and see what their requirements are for homes.

However, I'm having difficulty understanding the Cash on Cash Return on Investment (ROI) for this property.One challenge I'm facing is that rental income isn't the only cash flow associated with the property.

I guess I am in the wrong so my bad on this.Perhaps I am coming from a perspective of a conventional strategy where banks  barely interact with their borrowers and treat them like a statistic on their Excel spreadsheet - again my bad on this.

Seller is in desperate, underwater on their house, facing the prospect of foreclosure, and wants to pretend that they are getting something in "getting out" of the situation.

Hi BiggerPockets Fam,I’m reaching out for advice regarding a challenging situation my husband and I are facing with a real estate investment. 

What I am seeing is the absolute bare minimum is a year before the market stabilizes.