Now if you read your mortgage small print you might have Assignment of rents clause  ( when i was lending I put that into all my security docs). 

Traditionally, I've adhered to the 20% or higher down payment rule to secure better mortgage terms and avoid Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI).

.- Almost impossible to get any kind of unit damage paid for beyond what you have in a security deposit The rest of your statements about the homes needing a ton of work, contractors costing the same, and dealing with properties that are very tough to force appreciate are spot on.I personally do not invest in Section 8 housing anymore because they are normally cash flow purchases.  

If you do this for enough years in a row you should be financially secure and everyone will be jealous how lucky you are! 

This new dynamic makes it crucial for CFOs and decision-makers to strategically navigate leases, using data-driven insights to secure favorable terms in a still-challenging market.As remote work continues to influence demand, the office market's recovery will depend on how companies adapt their real estate strategies.

The security deposit is approximately 10% of total repairs so it won't cover most of the damages.

After securing the deal, the buyer made my wife and I go through three-feet deep of snow to "winterize" the house so there wouldn't be any plumbing issues.It was a 2 hour drive there, and a 2 hour drive back.So much time and effort put into it for only $4k...

Finding the right property, coordinating with reliable contractors, securing quality tenants, and refinancing effectively are all key steps.

I’m a Superhost on that- we have people on the ground with maintenance, cleaning, security is fantastic .

Typically lenders would request 2 months of rental receipt + bank statement showing the tenant paying the 2 months of rent to the landlord OR 1 months of rent + security deposit if the lease just started.