What made this opportunity particularly enticing was my prior experience managing this exact duplex for the same investor over a span of three years.The property itself is a 1950s duplex that underwent significant renovations in 2017.

Look at Houston communities that have high rental demand, reputable schools, low crime rates, and enticing amenities.

What made this opportunity particularly enticing was my prior experience managing this exact duplex for the same investor over a span of three years.The property itself is a 1950s duplex that underwent significant renovations in 2017.

Knoxville has a big upside for sure so holding it, especially with that rate is quite enticing.

If the market shifts and becomes a buyer's market, we will see sellers offering to pay both sides of the commission to entice buyers to purchase their properties.Both buyers and sellers can make valid arguments.

Regarding cash vs financing, a cash offer might be more enticing to the investor selling the property since it won't be dependent on an appraisal, but leveraging debt is where the real wealth will be built long term.

That would make zero sense.Most Class B properties are also not the target for S8 tenants.That leaves Class C & D properties.There are a ton of inexperienced (and only a few experienced) investors buying Class D properties and trying to entice S8 tenants to rent them.

As a local investor in San Diego myself who used to invest in the Midwest...the low prices can be very enticing but make sure you really know the market first and what you are getting into before pulling the trigger...when you are out of state you are at a disadvantage as properties can differ quite heavily from block to block. 

I would mention to them that you are looking to build a portfolio- a constant source of deals normally entices small banks.I would think is the safer route, rather than holding the property under your name where you have liability from a number of different angles.Likewise, if you are having trouble securing bank financing, you may want to look into a bridge loan, prove out the income for a year, and then circle back with a bank.

So the $$ to buy the points down looks enticing... plus if you factor in the cost to refi in the future (approx $2500) if the rates drop...