I would not make that statement, as not every deal is levered to the tilt - I know some deals that have very low leverage.

The suburbs have a number of good PM companies, but due to the low price points and rents, and the nightmare of dealing with the city and courts there, most of the good property managers in the general area won't touch Baltimore.

no rent coming in but expenses were low - just utilities and insurance. 

Interest has been very low since the property has been listed. 

I'm looking at a duplex opportunity that says "Corporate tenant, PadSplit has a low-risk 2-year master lease that protects your investment and alleviates landlord headaches

If you want to fill your property with residents sourced from the companies above, imagine being the overworked, relatively low-level employee tasked with finding the appropriate housing ASAP.

I have funds tied up in other projects at the moment but my inbox is FULL of solid deals.We are familiar with some companies that do this.Som will only do first position loans so in many instances you need to refinance out through them and it can get expensive if you ahve a low interest rate.

If it is block construction the engineers will make you beef up the slab and add piles to support the new weight of the second floor.

I did this in the MS market and while the advantages you pointed out were true.. markets that have slow appreciation and or areas where builders can keep building for low dollar amounts like the mid west.

While the prices of home are low, rent yield is still strong making you feel more confident in achieving those cash flowing goals.