I think im living proof that profit can still be made, even with little or no down payment.

You will need to present proof of payment but that's about all.

That first deal always hits different—it’s not just a property, it’s proof you’re making moves.

Proof of downpayment and reserves (typically 12 months for a foreign national)4.

That neighborhood has not seen much of an improvement over the last 10 years..If an agent is selling a property and calls it a C neighborhood in the back of my head I always wonder if they are looking at it through rose-colored glasses.

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If you're living in it now, you'll probably be required to have a signed lease in place as well as proof that first month's rent/security deposit were collected in order to get a DSCR loan (they're business purpose loans and don't allow owner occupancy).

Seems like I dodged a bullet. 

couple of bullet points to bring up:* she's on M2M* I told her on 12/7 of the new rent which would apply to a new Jan. 1 effective lease, this is when I got the "I'm moving out" message* Sent her the move-out letter on 12/11, with options for her to either be moved out by 12/31 (she's fully paid up for month of December) or by 1/11 (30 days from date of notice) and pay a pro-rated rent based on her CURRENT rent amount. her choice, either is fine with me.With all that said, I'd love to do as you mentioned and post a notice on her door. 

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