Those 10 years of rent more than paid for the improvements 

Analyze the possibility of property slicing in Nashville, scrutinize neighboring markets, and explore financing alternatives like FHA loans.

My friend loaned someone money for a real estate deal. 

On day one they just chanted about how much money you can make and had hard money lenders pitching loans to us.

I personally don't mess around with landlording and loans any more.

I've spoken with a few lenders about getting a construction loan for two lots we'd like to put investment properties on but I can't seem to find a lender that will do it.

Hey Michael,I use 70% there to estimate how much a bank will loan on that rental properties rental earnings.

I see people buying rentals in my area for 3,7,8% COC return and the houses stay in poor condition because the landlord has no capital to spend on repairs/improvements. 

Purchase price: $165,000 Single family condo that I purchased using my VA loan What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

The sooner the better in my opinion though, there are tons of investors waiting on rates to drop before they get into the marketplace so when they do that's going to bring so much demand back into the marketplace it'll cause prices to increase at a much faster pace again.You can take advantage of the market that isn't as favorable right now and negotiate a great deal and still refinance in the next few years to help improve your position.