You can also write off expenses such as property management, insurance, repairs, etc.

I position my inspections as 'planning for future repairs/improvements' which mitigates that whole 'he's here to get my security deposit' mindset.And, I would rather have the tenant with me than to have him later claim that something was broken during the inspection.  

Not sure how well any given agent can actually assist a buyer in negotiations.

I had miscalculated the repairs that would be needed to get the home back up to liveable condition and I had to go back to the seller to renegotiate the price.

@Ricky RigsbeeI got the analyzer and it does a good job assisting you with your underwriting and the different scenarios you can generate for comparison.

I'm going to get with the sales rep and look into this further to see if there's any other option available or if we can make a referral to a local agent in your area that might be better positioned to assist.

But if we can assist, do let me know.

The best thing about a new build is the capital expenses and maintenance and repairs will be minimal for many years.  

With $50K and a DSCR loan, your budget will likely cap at properties in the $150K-$170K range, depending on the closing costs and any repairs needed.

This is because I'm concerned that even though the things in the house I can see look great things like the electrical, plumbing, or the foundation may need major repair if not immediately relatively soon.