These loan types allow you to do up to 90% of the purchase price and 100% of the renovations financed as long as you meet experience, credit, and LTC/ LTARV requirements based on an appraisal or virtual inspection.

It seems like it has been on the market for a long time.

We also have to remind ourselves that real estate is for the long run, meaning a D class neighborhood today could be a B class neighborhood in a few years. 

Long way to go, but making solid progress.

How long? 

I want someone who is not only financially capable but also shares my long-term vision for the properties and has experience with seller financing deals.2.

I wouldn't bet my life on 50%, but I would bet they are more problematic than the typical long-term renter.

I'm thinking of maybe just lumping them into a category under repairs or something but want to see if others have a It sounds like categorizing deductions under a ‘repairs’ category could work as a temporary fix, but it might not give you the full accuracy you’re looking for long-term.

However, appreciation will put more dollars in your pocket over the long run.The best solution is to find a property with positive cash flow in an appreciating market.

I will provide some thoughts on the San Diego purchase- virtually all high LTV mls purchases since rates started to hike have negative cash flow at purchase- historically great appreciation- historically great rent growth but recently flattening- prop 13 is great benefit for long holds- laws keep getting less LL friendly.