But there are some basic bid issues owners are often unreasonable about:1) There really isn't time to get multiple bids- No heat during winter or ac during summer can often result in a municipal ticket or worse2) The job is too small to get bids- Estimated cost is $700 - how is saving 5-10% worth the time getting bids?

Anywhere near Evens has gotten very expensive, so cash flow will be tougher.

As others pointed out, there are overlapping features, so does not seem it's worth it.

Back when I was in finance, we had a broker who was charging a family 2% for management fees on their cash that was only making 0.3% at the time.

It is much more difficult to sell an entire portfolio that has become uninsurable (which would require a cash only sale) or that insurance rates are so high that no one wants to buy. 

What you use is what you have to pay back.Cash-Out Refinance Cash-out refinance this gives you cash from the equity you have built up in your home.

I think this is a rabbit trail definitely worth following. 

I just don't think you can expect a property to cash flow when you're putting 3.5% down.

Hi Joshua,We do have a current house in Idniana worth around 120K.

Just make sure to fully understand the loan terms, especially the interest rate and repayment schedule, so there are no surprises.2.Condition of the Property: If the property isn’t in really rough shape and you were able to get insurance on it using a 4-point inspection and wind mitigation, you might even qualify for traditional funding options like FHA, Conventinal, VA, a cash-out refinance or a home equity line of credit (HELOC).