There is very little to buy, and much of it would be better for flippers looking for quick upside turns.   

With a flat fee structure, if you have a vacancy, the property management company has no real incentive to fill it quickly.

Most of it can be done very quickly.

Sold it for a profit fairly quickly.

If you're planning on managing the rental unit yourself, you'll learn a lot about owning rentals pretty quickly.

Luxury vinyl floors, no carpet means quick turn arounds.  

Lots of people either rush in to quick or don't ever get in the game.

I believe interest is tax-deductible if used for property improvements or purchases, and it gives you quick access to funds while keeping your stock portfolio intact.Private Money Loan: If you have a trusted partner and terms that work well for both parties, this could be an efficient solution without tapping into your other assets.

Since it’s a new build, I was able to negotiate some great perks, like a 5.875% interest rate, no closing costs, a fridge, blinds, and even a backyard firepit.Pros:Good school districtLow interest rateMinimal CapEx and repairs (because it’s a new build)Low insuranceHigh-quality tenants (due to the school district and being a new build)Cons:Lots of new builds in the area, which could drive down prices and increase vacanciesThe Numbers:Price: $290KInterest Rate: 5.875%Down Payment: 25%Monthly Mortgage + Insurance + Taxes + HOA: $1,480 (I got really low insurance since it’s a new build and Alabama’s property taxes are low)Property Management: 10%Rent: $1,800 (this is under market because I wanted to rent it quickly—most units in the area were sitting vacant for 100+ days.

As a community I think we should focus on helping people who have had their housing situation negatively impacted recover as quickly as possible.