This requires an income that rises faster than inflation, or you will not have the additional dollars you will need to pay future inflated prices.What causes rents (and prices) to increase?

Homes don’t appreciate as quickly, but the military presence here is huge and creates rather unique opportunities.

Again, it may not take them that long, but unless you or someone you know is experienced in drafting legal documents and transferring title, it's called paying the price of admission.

I'm looking for deal structure, pros and cons, tips, etc.My goal is to buy some of these new small affordable starter homes at a price that will cash flow, after foregoing my half of the equity split. 

Financing can also offer potential tax benefits and help maintain liquidity for future investment opportunities.

I suspect this is worse than almost everyone else’s property because it starts at a lower price point (purchased $167k) and went through 2 declines.  

Your insurance costs look high for a house in that price range.

I recommend focusing on homeowners who still have the opportunity to prevent foreclosure you can make a win win situation out of it.

A friend in lending told me I'd get better pricing if I have private lender do a $630K loan, record a deed of trust, before I close and then get a conventional loan after to refi the existing debt.

I was wondering if anyone has experience with Grand Rapid, MI and the multifamily rental opportunities?