For investment properties, it appears that my clients are all writing off ALL mortgage interest and ALL property taxes.Primary residence, they are writing off interest on the first $750k and zero on property taxes (they are already at the $10k SALT cap).Our President is a real estate mogul, lo and behold tax reform didn't hurt real estate investors at all.

@Lisa Kiu if it was me I would think about taking next month's rent, and then getting the pet fee. because then you have an entire month to really put on the pressure and figure something out....this is coming from somebody that is currently writing their first lease agreement soo... salt?

Hey Ben, I'm new as well so take what I say with a grain of salt. 1) lowest interest rate I've seen for invest properties is 5.5% - you have 5% 2) If you're dropping $10K for repairs, I would say you can drop your maintenance down to 5% 3) Ive seen monthly insurance costs between $50-$75 All-in-all looks like even your conservative numbers are solid with 11% CoC. 

When a investor tells you what their cash flow or ROI is you should take it with a grain of salt if they have not sold the property.  

@Matthew G. ask any financial advisor if they are a fiduciary, if not then take anything they say with a grain of salt.  

Maintenance costs are much higher due to the salt contamination in the air, strong winds, and occasional flooding. 

I take anything agents say regarding investments (unless they have a sizable portfolio) with a grain of salt, but I do consider it.

Please take my opinion with a grain of salt as I could be wrong on this, but just wanted to give you my thoughts.

We are living in the Salt Lake City Area and are thinking about using and FHA loan to buy a Duplex, Triplex, or FourPlex.1.

rents on topsham maine are bit all over map, generally higher than lisbon lewiston but not much lower than Brunswick if inside rt 295 line closer to downtown and river. zillow isnt used much as CL. if you rent section 8 or vouchers look to add price of landlord paid heating, snow ice removal, salt sanding,  which this season has been massive.