Rates are also better with these than with an investment loan.There are a couple of investment loan programs available that offer 10% down as well with no PMI, but they have slightly higher rates.

I will start from the offer stage. 

You can even connect with local HR teams and offer small referral bonuses to get more bookings.

Are the kids walking around the living room? 

Make the offer appealing by highlighting the short-term ROI from his renovation expertise and potential profit-sharing during the partnership.

Does any of your competition offer it all? 

The Midwest, including cities like Detroit, offers some of the best opportunities for affordable properties with strong rent-to-price ratios.

We started with an offer of $1,000, but after some back-and-forth, we reached an agreement at $1,500.

Out of state offers lower price points and more landlord friendly areas in general (i.e. 

However, if you feel you need their input earlier, you could offer to pay for their visit to walk the property with you pre-inspection.