My thought would be househack with minimum cash contribution, force some equity, then do a rate/term refinance roll in costs and get refunded your escrow balance and another $2k at closing. 

What are examples of communities that have been successful?

If I can get a deal to cash flow on long term rent with no money out of pocket in a great area I will buy that deal every day regardless if I am underwater  

Its likely that buyers will be more selective when choosing an agent because they now have to pay, and in the long run they will use someone more adequate, which can in turn help you.  

BRRRR is a grind and you can't do it using Zillow and email.here's what you will have to do to be successful:-you will have to find the sweet spot BRRRR deal - a house that is distressed enough for the seller to sell below market, but not so distressed that the rehab is impossible. these deals aren't on the MLS, and they are tough to find. how will you find one?

What creative financing strategies have you already explored, and how successful were they in helping you close deals?

We have a short term lease agreement for 6 weeks. 

Tons of great information to run your STR successfully! 

Hello All! I’m looking to get some insight and truth to possibly investing in the area of Pittsfield, MA. My wife has family that lives up here and we visit yearly and I continue noticing a lot of multi family homes i...

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