So they are looking for maximum yield and forced appreciation.

Go to IREM.org search for ARM certified property managers.

I am thinking that without an enormous down payment, basically forcing cash flow, the only way is to find a super distressed property to rehab and hold.

Brandon,Would you mind clarifying "Forced 10% Appreciation" in year one?

With only two unis, you are not going to be high on the priority list of a good handyman, so you may be forced to do some taks by yourself.

If this is the case, you may want to provide insights into the local market and what forces are driving real estate values.

https://www.sparkrent.com/app/tenant-screening/I wonder when it will actually go live, I've been looking for an easy to use online tenant screening service that won't charge me an arm and a leg.

Typically FL cities, especially ones closer to the coast, have such high property taxes and insurance that it will force you into the negative on cash flow.

Getting enough addresses at 20 cents each to meet $50 is going force me to expand to a much wider area than I'm willing to advertise to.

So I thought maybe live in this one for 2 years and rent it out for 3 years, same thing with the other one, but with the market peaking, I'm not sure even Seattle is going to keep appreciating, so I'd be speculating, and might be forced to sell at a loss, especially with all the transaction costs.I got two good rentals during the down turn, but prices have risen too much to get into much else in my area other than HOA short sales...