Cash flow properties are easy to break down into simple numbers with relatively high accuracy.  

What he probably meant is the average borrower usually sells the home or refinances within 5-7 years after a purchase of a home so paying points often times is not the best way to go unless if you can really know beyond a reasonable doubt that you'll be in that property longer than the "break even point," in terms of months/years.escrow fee is dependent on local area companys they usually consist of a flat 250-500 fee Plus $1.xx per every $1000 sales price or other type of variable fee calculation model.FHA streamline refinances "can," be offered with no points and often times with sufficient lender credit to pay all closing costs as well but your loan is a 20% down conventional no ?

Also, the sheer volume of notices will send a strong signal that you are very serious and may break any thoughts they are having of dragging the situation out. 

I first heard about Bigger Pockets when I was reading about the unfortunate situation where a squatter scammed a San Francisco rental (Cory Tschogl in 2014) and while reading further as the story was breaking the news, I found a forum in Bigger Pockets where the forum community was helping her go through the process.

@Vincent CraneThanks for playing devils advocate.It is a thin margin indeed, my current goal is to pick up houses, that I at least break even on while managing myself (this house has the thinnest margin of any I own to date due to 100% borrowed money).

Graduating with a business degree may help you avoid common business mistakes; mistakes that can break you earlier on.

If you have been getting this for the last 3 yrs and it will continue without any break, then you should be able to get approved.

You have the potential to atleast break even IF you found a rehabber who would be able to first give you more accurate estimate of rehab costs.

My property has been up for sale, and I got a nice offer.  The buyer wants the downstairs unit vacant as a condition of sale, and the tenants just moved in Dec 1st.  How can I entice the tenants to move (before they f...

I am ready to break away from my analysis paralysis  and jump into action.That being said, I think I have a good lead on a FSBO in my area but not sure how to move forward from this point.