I think it is in prime position to re-organize cutting out the fat in the company.  

I live on the bare minimum(theres no fat to trim).

Not fun, not fulfilling.Investors especially, in my experience, tend to take a more hardline view of things and it seems more of them have read the same books (basic theme, "do what it takes to get the deal and agents are fat cats who don't really deserve to get paid anyway - also thank you for the book royalties which I would never have gotten if I had just written a book about how it's fair to pay people for the work they do").So... if someone spends weeks or months finding and researching properties for you and then you happen to find a FSBO or something else that works out for you without them, do you owe them nothing?

Perhaps with a little cosmetic renovation it will even go above that and net you a little money.Having an extra unit would help (fourplex), but trying to get one for under $400k is going to be slim pickings in Sacramento (2 on the market at that price) and so they will be the worst quality properties in the worst quality areas.House-hacking really isn't intended for cash-flow unless you're putting a fat chunk of money down.

Part of the go big or go home problem is that many investors are not necessarily going to write a fat check to a newbie who has no track record.

I would also let them know you will cancel the lease to save them from being subjected to whatever is really bothering them.Only concern is they might hit you with some medical bills saying one of them has a lung infection, feeling eye irritation, coughing, shortness of breath, and asthma symptoms and holding you responsible, hoping you will write a fat check in exchange for some sort of hold harmless papers.

Here's some fat, go trim it.If you are working with a wholesale mortgage broker that 'defaults' to starting with true par pricing, there's nothing to negotiate.

I m planing on investing out of state rental properties ,buy hold long term is my goal. fat cash flow is my goal.I much appreciate your input with my questions. 

@Aidan Mulligan In addition to pit bulls because they might be dangerous, I ban short people because they sometimes fail to clean the tops of the cupboards, tall people because they sometimes don’t notice the dirty floors, fat people because they can be hard on the carpets, and skinny people because, well, I’ve put on a few pounds lately and I just don’t want that kind of thing around me.Kevin (previous owner of two Rottweiler rescues, current owner of rott/pit mix rescue).

@Eric LawsonYou have to buy right with enough fat in the deal to cover purchase,  rehab, closing cost and of course profit.