We are a growing market with low unemployment but you will see a lot of the rental income going to covering expenses and setting aside reserves. 

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Google something similar to "low cost commission free variable annuity". 

Any thoughts on how to choose - what metrics to evaluate, resources to read to help? 

Transitioning to a Second Property with Low Money DownIf a second FHA loan is not an option, here are alternative strategies to minimize your out-of-pocket expenses:Conventional Loan with 5% Down: Once you’ve added equity to your current property, consider refinancing into a conventional loan to free up your FHA eligibility.

Hey James, I'm sure you've found a solution by now considering this post is 2 years old, but for future reference here is what I have found as far as software solutions for managing a handful of rehab projects at once.Construction/Rehabbing Specific PM Software vs Generic PM SoftwaresWhen choosing your software solutions you will need to decide if you prefer a house flipping software that is specifically built for managing a house flipping business or use a generic project management software.  

In my personal opinion the seller should be aware of the market value of there home both before and after renovations and choose to sell to a wholesaler based on the convenience, timeline, inability to sell the house on the market, etc. 

I've had low returns but in general all have made money.

Thank you I have presented a 40-60 offer to him now to see if we can get the house at the bottom dollar we would like I for but I am putting a lot of trust in him on the price and feel that we may be offering so low that I seller will not bite 

There is a lot to choose from out there so I am hoping to see what others have enjoy the most.