However, the one who most opened my eyes is @Ben Leybovich.  

And a good hard money lender could actually be a second set of eyes on the deal to help you evaluate whether it really is a deal.

For those who live in Vancouver, WA: I've been eyeing potential primary multifamily residences or ADU properties there as a way to save on income state taxes.

Let me know what you’re looking for and I’ll keep my eyes open!

To my untrained eye it looked the same, all limits and coverage looked identical.

Kind of like a broken clock, although a broken clock will be right twice, so I'll keep an eye on that clock to tell me when.

Foundation issues aren't the end of the world, just need a good pair of eyes to tell you what's up.

In coordination with a pre approved lender, this is one way to drive eyes and foot traffic with an incentive that displays seller consideration.

Even after they earn it, always keep your eye on the prize.

I've not jumped on any deal yet, but have a couple deals that have been passed my way that meet that criteria.I'm in no hurry, and I'm picky on location, but armed with the new knowledge of what makes a deal, I'm confident that when I do find just the right property, it will not be a loser.Thanks BP for opening my eyes to the fact that Gross rent - PITI does NOT equal cash flow, not even close.There are deals out there, but you have to have the right expectations or you'll never see them.