If the carpet is shot, advertise that you accept pets.  

But it is always worth a shot.  

I had a suicide in one of the homes I bought at court house steps.. guy just would not move and when we had to evict.. ( let him live there for 8 months for free you know me and how tough I am as a landlord :).. the guy went in the back yard and shot himself.we were able to list and sell.. but its because we already owned it.

Home values have shot up a ton, but I also dont want to always be saying "if only" either.  

No chooses to live in a high crime, low rent area where gun shots are accepted as normal background noise. 

I'll give it a shot.

If you don't see a real estate heavy resume, what can make you want to give someone a shot at working with you?

Calling all loan officers:I am not sure if anybody can assist me, but I am going to take a shot.

If this is still an opportunity - we would love to take a shot at bidding this for you!

FHA or VA into any property skews ROI very quickly.As far as the ROI on time goes is going to be a variable greatly dependent on personal preference, liquidity, ability to obtain financing and personal skills. e.g. if you hate dealing with tenants, have a shot credit score, don't have a lot of spare time ect.The next steps are also important, what you plan on doing in the future.If I had to blanket statement your response, I'd say go 20% down on something commercial (solid building) and get a property manager.