I have a handful of applicants that are willing to pay above what the unit is listed at because of pet rent, and one group even offered higher base rent.

Oh, did I mention that they decided to have a pet even though they signed a 'No pet' lease.

Background for those responding, I'm a year out of grad school and make a well salaried job in health care (6 figure NO bragging intended).

acquisition fee (usually 5% if you're buying with partners or investors) Credits at closing ... repair allowance (maximum of 5% at most banks) prepaid rents (if closing on the 6th of month then 25/30 of rents go to you) first & last months rents (if charged to tenants; less whatever was used from 1st Months)Security deposits (go to you at closing) Pet deposits (go to you at closing) Income ... 

Health savings?

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

People are returning to work at a slower pace, the coronavirus is spreading rapidly again, and Washington has failed to pass a second coronavirus-relief bill, triggering fresh worries about the health of our economy.

Should I focus on buying a home that’s a light fixer , so I can live in it and Reno to gain equity (and make it somewhat a long term flip or future rental property), THEN find an investment property, ie - mental health/sanity first...?....

I would be happy with 20% of the deal at no money and finding two individuals will to put in $55k for 40% of the property.My other concern is the health of the market.

@Valentina Ayala  This can actually be a serious health/safety issue and I would not ignore it.