If the deal is slim, but would produce good cash flow, I would do everything that I can to do conventional financing.

If there is equity in the property, the chances of a FC are slim as the borrower will file BK.

Odds are slim to none that I can get the zoning changed.

I haven't found a way to look for a multi-family in Zillow and the listings on Loop Net are slim pickings.

Until rates come back down, it is slim pickings out in the market.  

Making 3% net net net on a transaction seems to me that would be pretty slim..

There are opportunities out there, but slim picking.

@Phil Cecere hawaii doesnt cashflow unless you have a large down payment or you hold for a while and refi, but it does appreciate nicely and rent growth is also good. you will have a very hard time to do the brrrr strategy here as most of the value is in the land at least 2/3 or more. you would have to find a really rundown place, but that will take $100k+ to make rent ready. after you refi to get your money out chances of you cashflowing is slim. only place numbers work would be in d areas. b areas dont have mfh unless it is cut up or has an adu, but those the sellers know what its worth and sell for high. if its a deal then there are tons of local buyers who will beat you to it and bid it up. best bet is to buy sfh and add an adu, but again that will cost $$$, so you wont cashflow. which comes back to holding for a period then refi.

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On the off chance I did end up in court with a tenant, I can't imagine them trying to prove they didn't sign the lease and slim to none that a judge would rule in their favor if you present a copy of the lease and not an inked original.I'm not a lawyer, and would suggest you consult one if you're not sure how best to proceed.