Quote from @Nadeem Alamgir: Hey Brandon, those hiccups sound pretty normal, especially with an older property.

Structurally, the property is in pretty good shape EXCEPT one problem that I cannot properly assess: the plumbing will not hold pressure.

They get cash, you get a pretty low down payment.

I'm making some pretty big moves right now and changing my business plan in a new direction, so I don't want to die of shiny object syndrome, but this method really speaks to me.

You need more than a pretty space—you need profitability.3.

I'm in Boise as well and pretty new to the game. 

The truth is that if you find the right deal, you can make pretty much any market work but if you are looking for consistent deal success that narrows your options down.Some investors look for simple signs like the "Chick-Fil-A" test.

Because it's an attic, it's pretty cold up there in the winter, but I am planning on installing a mini-split. 

Is that pretty much like a HELOC? 

Properties seem to be pretty inexpensive.