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I noticed that the previous owner let them pay half the security deposit and the other half later, which is a red flag.

My goal is to offer an affordable monthly payment that competes with renting a comparable property and offers a benefit to paying a bit more to "own". 

Will it pay the full PITI plus Capex, management fees, maintenance etc?

Section 8 pays $1,590 for a 3BR unit.

That way you can take advantage of the tenants paying down your mortgage and the appreciation of the property .Best of Luck.

If you can buy a 4 flex that will allow your tenants to pay most if not all your mortgage. 

@Parmesh P. there is no such TDA paying 7% or even 6% long term,5 years or longer.

The 90% they are paying you back is probably 1/3 of what they're actually making by you committing to a deal.

Hey @Keagan Scott, so I don't have any insight into Gary, IN but here is a blurb -"Those looking to rent out their properties for less than 30 days (about 4 and a half weeks) will have to get a permit, pay a one-time $150 fee, and have a city business license.