More often than not the lending process is somewhat like this:- Wait "24-48 hours" for your broker and/or lender to get you a quote that is most definitely juiced with teaser rates and unobtainable proceeds. - Wait 2-3 days for some junior analyst 2-3 days to pull comps (which the lender won't even use) which is simply unacceptable- Wait 1-2 more days to figure out that your lender requires X% equity to enter the X market.By that time, the amazing deal you found could already be lost.tldr; If you can screen your deals with intelligent market insights, real-time financing options, and support your expenses with up to date comps with ACTUAL financed comps you'll be lightyears ahead.

Your WHY should be emotionally driven so it gives you the JUICE to keep moving forward.

@Daniel Paloscio If you are using the agent on both ends and they are collecting 5-6% from the sale, and you still need to assign to an investor that can make a profit plus whatever assignment fee you would make, thats taking a lot of juice out of the deal.

The sewer line has a "belly" from the house to about twenty feet out where the camera stays under water for at least 10 feet so I think it makes sense to have the line repaired or replaced.  

I would suggest getting something where you can get a medium term rental that may juice your cash coming in.

@Jimmy Bell I live in Pennsylvania and own a 1,000 unit apartment deal in Atlanta, GA.I utilize the services of a third-party property management company and they manage the day-to-day.

If all your contractors make money but you break even, was the juice worth the squeeze?

I have been planning on building a cold pressed juice company as well as putting $80k or so on the new house.

Granted, no one wants to pay high interest, but might as well juice it for what it is worth! 

VRs require more time and attention but you can learn to self manage and juice your returns.