: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+, 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, 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.

For example, doing some light stuff for a couple of hours on the weekend probably does not qualify. 

For example, we can often waive that period with rehab being done or at 90-days seasoning (ownership).

what's your typical DSCR rate and what year is the acquisition after the first ten ?

Many lenders typically establish their minimum loan sizes at around $100,000, encompassing both the initial loan amount for the purchase price and any needed rehab expenses.

Thanks Stuart.I don't think a "thesis" is necessary for real estate investing.Your mixing "thesis" with speculation and prediction IMO$1m in cash is retirement for someone that knows what they are doing in "low barrier" markets like you mention.Same can't be said for higher entry markets.Those that don't know real estate will loose no matter where or how they invest.Personally, I don't care about appreciation as I don't get out of bed unless I can net cashflow 20% net on a deal.For example, just bought a 6 unit in a B class area for $160,000.Currently occupied and renting for $3,000pm.Once minor rehab of $50,000 is completed, rents will be $4,500.I have an offer to sell as is for $250,000.ARV is $350,000.When interest rates go down, value will increase even further due to commercial lending being easier.No need for appreciation on such deals.I'll take them all day long over any appreciation potential.Again, just my opinion and each to their own.

For example, one bad tenant stops paying rent in January.

Additionally with my own company we have designed our own letters and our own website that look a bit different from the typical marketing strategy out there.

For example, if I return a screwdriver to Lowes, it counts that as revenue.

I would just hire a quality general contractor, for example we have weekly updates via company cam photo and video documentation.