The most important step is to keep going and take action.

If you've been a victim, go over to lendbasetookmymoney.com and submit the form so that the attorney can determine if this is considered a class action lawsuit. 

That's why mature investors with long positions like Boston while places like Brockton and Holyoke are more affordable.

I think I misunderstand DTI for rental incomes.My DTI goes up with a cashflow positive rental ($2000 expense and $3,500 income).

Back when we started virtually everything had positive cash flow but I was lured by the seemingly higher cash flow associated with class C.  

Some here will tell you all tenants hate their landlord so factor that into your actions.

This figure represents the highest employment rate ever recorded in Italy, indicating a positive trend despite remaining below the EU average. https://www.statista.com/topics/12899/employment-in-italy/2. 

I know it seems like a tough task, but can you spend a few more months or a year while you continue to learn to really tighten the budget or find ways to earn a little extra to start from a stronger position?

that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

Are you generally seeing cash flow positive deals from day 1?