If in a tenant-friendly state, the Payment Plan may make sense - but only if tenant signs document stating specific payment dates & amounts and can update their income info to prove they can afford the payments.

Look into out-of-state markets for better affordability and ROI opportunities.Success requires risk, but calculated risks with proper preparation can lead to life-changing rewards.

I’d buy there as much as I can comfortably afford regardless of MTR strategy.

I’ve been searching for affordable alternatives that can still automate transactions without pushing us back to Excel.

Since many residents use these basements as non-conforming bedrooms, it's too bad if these guidelines keep investors from completing this type of renovation and offering safe and affordable homes into the community.Kind regards,Michelle

I really just went off the fact that property was super affordable and it was very clearly obvious to me that Joshua Tree could only grow and become more developed because of the beautiful park and proximity to LA/Palm Springs.

If you're looking for affordable options with good cash flow, I’d suggest checking out the Midwest market. 

I am an attorney for affordable housing developments throughout the country.

Where I’m at, if you list on Zillow, and you are priced right, you should be flooded with applicants for an affordable property… but the ‘flood’ decreases as your price point moves up.  

If the continuing maintenance and repairs are more than you can afford and make the property cash-flow negative, I would sell and hope that the repairs I made and the appreciation would earn me some profit.