I like to says it's akin to asking the agent to 1) wait on their commission or 2) doing MORE work or being hassled for said commission.  

Affordable housing is a need, there is amply opportunity for MFH options when it comes to investing in Winston-Salem. 

I bought what I could, financed what I could without getting overleveraged, raised private money, did a lot of BRRRR's, some lease options, some flips, built new construction, also got divorced, which wiped me out, but I found a way to keep going. 

@Theresa Harris So, you are saying that making your first question to a PM to be about expenses is the best option.

Buying smart is always the best option, no matter the speculation of the market, so if the numbers work for cashflow today with a fixed rate then buy it. 

Paying 18-20% is pretty absurd, but that is "standard" mainly because you don't have too many options.

Rachel,If you go to the link, you will see there are two options for screening criteria:  low barrier screening, or landlord's choice. 

Lack of infrastructure etc.I would love to know more about selva zama and tulum-101 areas and have these as an other option in addition to region-15.

“This highlights the importance of regular tax-loss harvesting in your after-tax nonretirement investment accounts throughout the year.”Contribution to a Traditional IRAAnother option would be to contribute to a traditional IRA to reduce taxable income, subject to contribution limits and deductibility phaseouts, says McGuff.

That’s why more people are looking into different options such as seller-finance, subject to, wraps, lease options, etc.