After we finished construction, we furnished the place as shown in the pictures.

And unless you go into some very rough areas, you won't find double digit cash returns.

UPDATE:Yes, we are moving forward and the numbers on the purchase price, and terms of the deal, stay relatively the same (in the big picture).We opted to pay the agent out of our pockets.

We bought it for $425k 5 years ago, did a number of improvements and more than doubled the NOI in about 3 years.

Can it consolidate all the properties into 1 report to see the overall picture?

I have used them, and my income has doubled.

I noticed your double standard in your reply as you don't mention the thing that is "eerily similar to what we've heard...". 

I would have figured being short-term that the cap rates would be about double that. 

This frees you to focus on higher-value tasks like growing your portfolio, owner communication, and big-picture strategy.2.Adopt a Portfolio Management Structure: Early on, I ran a departmental structure (separate teams for maintenance, leasing, collections, etc.), and it caused inefficiencies and communication breakdowns.

Hi There - We have had several clients make the numbers work here in Chicago typically with either FHA 203k and home style renovation loans.I continue to remind everyone that a single or walk right now will be a double, triple, or even a home run down the road.