The current asking price of $440K for the new listing seems it's a bit of a stretch.

What most often happens is that investors don't like the lower cap rates that prime corners provide, so they stretch their risk parameters to include similar properties but in weaker markets to get them the extra 1-2% increase on the cap rate.

If I count the number of times a week I was over at that property and the hours (or hours at Home Depot buying supplies for rental), it will be a stretch to say I spent the same amount of hours +1 hour as my W2 job.There's a CPA firm that has a few good videos on REPS and they go into detail about tax court cases.

A hard money lender he can use.How would we go about describing this and how can we teach and help other investors know their “purchasing ability”(If possible) and be able to “stretch” it as much as possible to “expand their ability to buy” as much property as their “buying artillery” allows them too?

You can usually stretch it another 3-5 years with some selective repairs.

The recent $418 million settlement involving the National Association of Realtors has introduced another layer of complexity underscoring the urgency for proactive recruitment approaches in a market characterized by uncertainties.Sales managers are often stretched thin managing responsibilities like coaching and finalizing contracts leaving room for sourcing high caliber agents..

Even if the bank does approve me, im going to be stretched thin, paying my parents back in a timely manner.

Featuring brand new roof, new windows, completely new electrical system, completely new HVAC system, brand new plumbing inside the house, and all new designer cosmetic updates, luxury inter-locking vinyl floors & luxury stretch ceilings with recessed lighting & full landscaping with new sod up front.

Stretch your mind to its outer limits to change the meaning of well-defined words. 

That could be a good way to stretch the cash you two have to invest.