Nor would I pay retail for a property with that low proforma return even though I like PR.  

The net result is basically the same, but it keeps the two properties separate from a lenders perspective.Any low down payment money, particularly on an investment property, is going to come from a private money lender.  

Larger are as low as $1.15. 

Often times this commission is a percentage, but if the value of the property is LOW, the commission could be a fixed dollar amount.

The only people who succeed at birddogging are the ones who learn everything they can and know it's going to be a low-paid slog so they do the work hard and one day it changes because you have earned more.

It's crucial to choose a market with steady job growth, low vacancy rates, and tenant demand.

You can use a low down payment to get into a house and have renters help with your mortgage.

But we moved out the low rent tenants and after the rehab we filled all units with market rent tenants.

Look for properties with low taxes, separate utilities, strong demand, and potential for rent increases.

@Cory Prior There are ways of doing low-money down strategies.