To let those we screen heavily before hand view the property themselves, we are considering the Schlage Encode Smart Wifi deadbolt lock and nest camera.

Where I had used seller financing to my advantage on the purchase is when interest rates were double digits years ago.

Put in a few lights and add some security cameras and you can run it remote. 

DIY done remote by mail is going to take forever and although you could file digital again there is no room for a tiny error.

Higher cap rate markets generally correlate with lower to no appreciation and if the cap rate of the markets are high enough (high single digits and double digits) then the market is likely depreciating.   

Other requirements include:- Strong communication skills- Availability to visit job sites twice a week (less than 2 hours a week)- Must have a high quality camera (Apple iPhone will suffice)- Ability to communicate & translate job site progress into legible notes.

You can find individual properties which offer a double-digit return.Moreover, the median property price for small multifamily properties is $438k, which fits well within your budget for house hacking as you don't have to worry about a 20% down payment which is required for a conventional mortgage when buying an investment property to entirely rent out.Good luck and please let me know if there's anything else I can help with.

Best Markets for Cash Flow Properties Today:#1 - Detroit#2 - Cleveland#3 - Birmingham or Huntsville#4 - Pittsburgh#5 - New Jersey#6 - Kansas CityHands down, these are the markets where you can still get double digit returns - for a limited time, as prices are going up!

I got a quote of $5500 for installing a 80% efficient American standard gas furnace, a 13 seer 3 ton air conditioner and a digital thermostat.

It's basically ending up to require the same length of time as traditional financing. its not the lender its the closing attorney.. in attorney states they get bogged down and they have to hire a title abstractor to basically do the title searchs at the courthouse by hand.the reason we get same day service is our title plants on the west coast are digitized and are in the Philippines.. so they do the search's over there at night :)  West coast title companies in each county have had their own title plants/ mirror of coursehouse ever since I got into the business in the mid 70s..