Even if your rate was 8% (it wouldn't be) you could still invest those additional funds into the market and average out a better return. 

Hey (:So the traffic on this post might give you the answer...Generally a good cash flow market, flips are kind of stuck.

If you're not buying through that agent, pay him for his time and expertise. 

The NonQM market is starting to offer these products.

Do you think SCI can possibly pay a mortgage for ?

We happened to have just added some inventory in the Birmingham market. 

My first home was with 3 friends paying me more rent than the mortgage payment.

After exhausting every other option, I ended up paying them $25,000 in cash for keys just to get the deal moving forward.

What are all of you seeing as far as tenants, and paying rents?  

Will rent for 1750/month.Capex items needed soon: roof, water heater, furnaceArea: A area, appreciation is at about 5% a year but average home price is ~$500K so this home will appreciate faster, this will have multiple offers on itDeal #2 - mixed use, small office with a 3 bedroom and a 1 bedroom over it.Ask: 325KCurrently fully rented on one year leases, bringing in 4775/month but only one tenant pays their own utilities plus owner is responsible for snow removal and landscaping.