If I reach out to a realtor, will they expect me to pay them to collect comps for me? 

Hot tub is notorious for collecting bad reviews. 

He collects cash down payment and finances the rest.

So, you invested $10K, and now you've collected $116,161.92, a "profit" of $106,161.92!

Not only can you collect rent to go towards your mortgage, you're also building equity that can potentially be used down the road for your next home or investment.

Also, focus on 2 years of job/income stability.Class D Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, all cashflow with little, maybe even negative, relative rent & value appreciationVacancy Est: 20%+ should be used to cover nonpayment, evictions & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores under 560 (almost 30% probability of default), little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, recent evictions.

I am guessing they probably raised $15-25M from investors for the deal, so while the bank would still be covered investors would appear to collect maybe 10-20 cents on the dollar if they were to liquidate.if that's the case then I don't see buying one year really does anything unless I am missing something ? 

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Also, focus on 2 years of job/income stability.Class D Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, all cashflow with little, maybe even negative, relative rent & value appreciationVacancy Est: 20%+ should be used to cover nonpayment, evictions & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores under 560 (almost 30% probability of default), little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, recent evictions.

So, even a small negative like a $50 unpaid cell phone bill that goes to collections when you switch carriers tanks their score.