Make low offers.2.  

I ask because if you redid ele and plumbing for kitchen and bath, plus added new panel and did rewiring, than those costs are quite low.

Both houses have so-called 3-tab shingles that have low wind resistance.

It is possible that I could sustain some low months with my income. 

MInut has a low average review (mid-3s I think) on Amazon which is a bit of a red flag. 1 per room at a total of $60/month sounds excessive for something that is not likely to be a common occurrence. 

Paying very low property taxes.

High rent growth areas are likely to achieve positive cash flow quicker than low rent growth areas.  5 years for cash flow seems reasonable in many markets.  

@Michael Dallas2nd position loan at 100% ltv and 10% interest is not a great deal for a lender. 1st position with low ltv then maybe but even those are averaging around 12% now

Look for areas with job growth, rising populations, and low vacancy rates.

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