These are just some suggestions to possibly enhancing your experience and holding on to your ambition of using the 203k.

That is why I keep adding to it and enhancing it all the time.

Please refer to my post in this thread from about a year ago to get a good grip on the rental markets in South Bend, IN and Mishawaka, IN.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/81/topics/360...

I am always trying to enhance my DD skills and would love to see what others are doing.

For example a common strategy in real estate investment is to find a well performing asset with a good cap rate (i.e. good property level return) and further enhance this return by financing/leveraging it so as to yield even higher CoC (i.e. investor level return).So conceptually we can say that when Leverage = 0 then CoC = Cap Rate.

As soon as I feel like I have a good grip on things, I run the numbers on a deal like the one above and get discouraged when i see the cash flow.

To enhance our understanding, we are seeking connections with local brokers, lawyers, contractors, and professionals experienced in working with foreign investors.

And most certainly, fear is now widespread, gripping even seasoned investors.

Something broke, you're getting it fixed, and she needs to get a grip.

Could you upgrade the property to improve rents / reduce maintenance / reduce vacancies / and even enhance equity during your hold period?