This is unlikely to be profit, this is to cover your costs on the backend at move out.Secondly, find a good pet addendum and have them sign it.

in cash flow would cut it for me. i'd want enough to cover the mtg, but also R&M and a little for vacancy. if i can't do that plus have a little actual "cash flow" left over.... i'm still here :) if that's any indication. 

And to have it cover 65% of your mortgage.

Has anyone ever made the tenant have to pay for a single utility and have the others be covered.

Another option is a hard money loan to cover both the purchase and rehab, which can then be refinanced with a DSCR loan once the rehab is complete.

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

Insurance would cover it, I would pay the deductible, and no assets would be lost.If you are in an area like San Diego where people are more likely to sue, a judge is more likely to find you guilty, and the payout is expected to be higher, you may consider an umbrella insurance policy.

This policy will not cover the Tenant’s personal belongings or liability but will solely protect the rental property.

I was able to qualify for about $95k in 0% business credit cards (for 12 months), I then liquidated the cash and used a portion of that to obtain the hard money loan that covered the balance of the purchase cost.

I hope that covers your question(s) Thank you Cari.