I will agree that the terms/leverage may not be favorable with a lower score, but with experience you may be able to achieve 75-80% LTC with a low FICO. 

@Andrew StouseI had 25k to my name 9 years ago and lobbed out a low ball offer that was accepted.

You could schedule one for 3-4 weeks away and put it on your Zillow listing but the odds of getting a large crowd are low.

Interest rates, retirement numbers, low inventory and covid relocation caused a lot of the price increases in the past few years.

At least in our market, we've already had a correction that appeared to bottom out in Q1 of 2023 when sentiment was at an all time low. 

I'll play devil's advocate, at that price you might as well invest in multifamily units. 3-4 unit properties are selling in the low $200K and with an average rent of $700/unit, you get better cash flow and spread out risk (1/3 units vacant versus the house 100% vacant.)You do your inspections and make necessary improvements upfront to offset the risks with buying a "used" property instead of brand new construction.Alternatively, how much of a price difference between new construction and a remodeled home?

@Chris Dawson What I'd guess @Basit Siddiqi is saying is that a single SFR does not require a level of involvement that, in and of itself, can possibly satisfy real estate professional requirements.

We messed around with having low skill or runner type of people sitting there, but then they were not 100% sure to talk their way through scenarios nor did the inspector have any rapport with these people.  

What brand and level/formulation/line of paint do you guys use of that brand for your interiors and why?

Inventory is low and people ideally want SFRs.