Even with 2 tenants gone, the estimated cash flow is neutral at my worst projections if I self-manage (10% vacancy, $285 maintenance (including capx) and full price utilities)granted, I still have to confirm financing, as I don't know if loan terms I've been quoted will change getting into anything above 4 units.i was thinking of trying to get it for 100k + 5k concessions to lower my initial investment.

I'm smart and I try hard not to be annoying.The neutral: I'm looking primarily in the Tampa area, but I'm also considering St Pete.Now, the bad:I'm looking at houses in the $84,999 - $109,999 range.

Here's a good article to look over: https://www.thebalancesmb.com/...Further, whether the agent is your fiduciary or not depends on whether you've signed a buyer's broker agreement with him or whether he's a disclosed dual agent - meaning that both parties have signed off on him being a neutral party to the transaction. 

IF not using the seasonal rent, it of course changes the situation considerably.Its not likely that the entire property would be cash flow positive in Yr 1 but would hopefully be close to neutral with the ability to live in a more desirable location. 

Looking for  private equity lenders to fix rental properties.These properties were purchased and inherited from family.Fixed the properties from 70's disasters to neutral modern.Had never thought of using equity until my credit score took a hit when some big repairs came up that were too much to fix with rental income.Banks said they're interested, just need to bring  score up 100 points.

For cabinets, go with as neutral as you can (if this will be a rental I would avoid white shaker style personally). 

Most markets have fallen or stagnated in cap rate over the last two years, which is good or neutral for you.

You want to draw buyers in with materials that are neutral but ultimately in style.

A better way to see the situation is that he would be “neutral” in that case, and then on your side it another agent comes into the picture.  

So stay neutral on paint colors.