If you are going to rent through section 8 housing, don't expect to get a good return on investment.

With lower rates (mid 5s) I am expecting prices to jump again in spring, as they have done basically every year for the last 15.

The issue is in my market, and most other markets, the property is cash flow negative after the as high as possible LTV Refi t extract the added value.  

There are a lot of considerations for both options before you can figure out your expected profit/return.

Here are some steps you could consider:Clarify Expectations in Writing: Send her a formal letter (via email and a physical copy if needed) explaining the importance of scheduling timely repairs and how delays have impacted the property and repair costs.

Don't expect it to be easy because it will never be.Skip tracing is a tool that finds any number associated with the requested address.

If you're looking at this from a distance, connecting with a local property manager could give you a clearer picture of what to expect in terms of tenant demand and property management challenges.Let me know if you need any more info or want to chat further about this.I hope that helps

This is an expectations issue, not a calculation one.With that said, you need to be looking at properties where you can add units and/or bedrooms.

:) Its generally a good idea to know the condition of a property or level of expected repairs so you can anticipate those repairs and build them into your bid for the property.

But the property as a whole was in much worse condition than expected, so I don't think the numbers would work out for me.