They will continue to demand more and threaten more.I'm in a slow eviction city as well, so I understand the fear of losing money for a long period.

Does the price, rehab, and ARV meet your percentage requirements after holding costs, closing costs, commissions, hard money fees, permits, & other soft costs?

It needs a lot of time and money and skilled work Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I think, in general, unless you're an extremely high W2 earner just looking to get into real estate for tax purposes, buying for cash flow gives you the durability to weather market fluctuations as you're never in a position where your back is against the wall and you need to sell... unless you have debt coming due.Now, that being said, if the true cash flow, after allocating for all expenses, vacancy, maintenance, capex, etc. is in the black, then I think taking a 5% CoC return in an appreciating market isn't a bad move, especially if there is a component of value-add. 

If I was first starting out with $100K, I would spend some money on marketing to get deals direct to seller to get better deals.

Hey Jackson,As far as most of my investors, most of them use cash or various hard money lenders.

Are you using other peoples money, hard money, conventional, or your own cash?

I have invested as a LP in apartment communities where there is a partnership between a government agency and the ownership group to provide affordable housing in exchange for tax abatements and long-term, low-rate government funding. 

Currently in the process of buying a house in Pennsylvania at a judicial tax sale through a county Tax Claim Bureau.  

My parents investment LLC used 1031 exchange money to buy a house that I want to put in my personal name so I can file a PRE exemption.