Hello BP, looking for some perspective/opinion on which route to take with $50K cash with the goal of long term buy and hold: Pay cash for a BRRR - $50K Purchase (finance) two $100K properties - $50K down payment (in total)For simplicity, assume my numbers/deal are spot on and the cash flow in both scenarios is the same.Pros of 1 BRR – Left out the R for repeat...as I would hold on to the property - No loan, one property (with same cash flow) – slightly less maintenance as only one set of mechanicalsPros of 2 financed properties – Leverage, mortgage paydown by tenant, more potential appreciation (2 vs 1 property)Cons of 1 BRRR – less rehabbed (just rent ready) vs 2 financed TURNKEY propertiesCons of 2 financed properties – lower cash flow per door, paying additional (taxes, insurance)thoughts?  

After P&I, taxes, insurance and $100 into bank account we split $200 cashflow.

We ripped out the carpet yesterday, and the wood floors may or may not be salvagable.I opened up the wall behind the bathroom yesterday to chase down a leak, and found some bad plumbing and some mold and rot. 

In addition, there is no access panel to allow maintenance of the plumbing, which the inspector says is required.

Reasonable on Price and paid on installments or milestones.Licensed, Liability and Workman's Comp Insured for him and any Sub-Contractors used to complete Rehab.Any information or leads would be greatly appreciated in order to save time and money for our Fix/Flips.

Here is what I am looking at:Purchase Price: 150-185K Duplex with Garage.Area Rent: 1000-1200 per unitDownpayment/Closing Costs: 8-9KMortgage Payment(Includes taxes, P&I, home insurance and PMI): 900-1100 per monthInitial Repairs: 2kLeft over Cash: 7KMy thought is to purchase as an "Owner Occupied" (that's how I would get the 5% down). 

I highly recommend  you look into that.Something you might want to look into before you get started1) Soak up as much info as you can so that you know what you're doing.2) Pick a niche and try not to get distracted by various means of investing.3) Build your team before hand - insurance agent, local community banks, lawyer, realtor, property manager and handymen.4) Run numbers on a LOT of properties just to get familiar with the process.5) Research on neighborhoods that work out for you.6) Network.

Today, they are not.plus you never know if the bank is going after their PMI insurance ???  

Specifically the current competitive rates for new construction trades and materials (e.g. foundation, framing, plumbing, electrical, drywall, trim carpentry, painters, tile work, brick layers, roofers). 

It might also tell you why the high vacancy.ROI looks good, but did you make sure to calculate all expenses like insurance, pest control etc?