Closing had some hurdles...but they had a vision for their portfolio (and within reason) were willing to get creative and stayed tenacious when the transaction got challenging. 

I'm just trying to point out that "cash flow" is actually pretty elusive right now on a vanilla long term rental, in ANY market, without some kind of niche or creative strategy.Run the numbers. 

It may take a couple years before lenders will give you a mortgage, so try to find ways to partner with parents, use seller financing, or other creative options.1.

One way to make remodelling works is when you buy home that has a larger lot, then your creativity could kick in to create value.Also if you do rehab in good market, you better rent it out for two years before selling so you can catch rent, reduce tax and make more money.

But I don't wanna be a child she's having to explain every slight detail I want to be able to have an educated discussion with her regarding my investments and business because with that much property I am assuming I am going to have to incorporate maybe even hire somebody.

@Mike TashmanOK - a couple reactions - cash flow is extremely difficult right now without a creative strategy. 

You can get creative with the terms and even throw in some real care like if they attend classes or group then X.

For BRRRR, you'd have to get really creative. 

He specializes in fix/flips/builds, buy and holds (STR/MTR/Section , Creative Finance, and various commercial asset classes.Meetups are the #1 way to get started or grow your real estate business.The next person you meet just might become your business partner.

Any creative recommendations y’all could throw out for this rookie couple “refreshing” their first home?