Don't get me wrong, there are likely people on this thread with the inside edge to snag cash flow properties, but these likely aren't Midwest-caliber cash flow figures.

These places really do need a power washing because it is littered with gum, dirt, liquid stains and so on and really does make the places look terrible but these landlords will not budge on getting it done but will happily spend a a couple thousand a month on landscapers to trim bushes and cut the grass every week.

You could delay repairs, self-manage, or cut the lawn yourself, but that mortgage lender has their hand out every month, no matter what.As you eluded to, a drop in housing prices, isn't really a major issue for a landlord in the short term.

It becomes the death of a thousand cuts sort of thing. 

If it does exceed the 50% limit, just cut the purchase price down until you are within 50% of your gross income.

Although I do question if I am cut out for this game when things like this happen.  

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That way you don't have to cut up a beautiful old property.

We are still on the trailing edge of cold/flu season.

I will say I was darn lucky to come out with just a couple cuts on my hands, torn pants, and some scraps on my head.