That way as I grow my business they kind of grow with me.

I qualify that by stating I only invest in areas that are growing demographically. 

My goal is to create an enterprise that spans real estate and business able to support and grow my team and better my community.

M.I.P is willing to replace HVAC’s, roofs, windows, etc. when needed, but they will minimize the renovations based on the age of major items, etc.This house needed a new HVAC/condenser, but the roof and floors were in average condition.

The new high school is slated to be built across the street in 2020, so we anticipate appreciation to grow as we are in the path of progress.  

The house was built in the early 70s so at that age foundation problems are likely. 

You know the typical signs to look for over grown grass, tons of newspapers sitting in the driveway, weeds growing over windows, just signs that scream my owners don't care about me, one house even had a few meteor sized holes in the roof.

I've never used private or hard money lenders before but I think I need to take that step in order to move forward and grow my portfolio.

@Brian Kraft depending on age I use 50% to 55% on total cost to gross rent that is my rough in number.

Similar idea to what @Ethan Cooke is also doing in SF.While growing this business, the intention is to build the needed automation behind it for ourselves, which could eventually become a platform for all of you to use.