This option provides 1) a low entry point into an expensive market due to the VA loan 2) A SFR feel for you and your family ideally with a yard 3) Small multiplex are the best cash flow options currently in San Diego (SFR are real hard to find cash flow). 

The first purchase you can do with a low down payment of 3.5% through FHA.

I have a contract for purchase of investment property in PA and need help finding financing, its a good deal but everyone tells me the loan amount is too low...HELP

Nadia.While Cincinnati is a great market, the price to rent ratio is pretty low since the city has blown up.

-Christopher I could not agree more I was only trying to give some leverage to move the situation along .There was mistakes on both sides but it is time to light a fire on the problem in light of the pending escrow 

Operating expenses are very low because I use gas dryers (instead of electric), tankless water heaters for hot water, and high efficiency, front load washers to save water.  

I always wonder what constitutes "low income" and war zones.  

High demand, low inventory. 

My understanding is that if you acquire the deed to a property through a tax sale that you are required to inform any and all heirs/owners of the property in writing (and possibly receive some sort of receipt of such), and if you miss one heir or owner then they can come back years later and claim ownership of the property.Can someone shed some light on this type of transaction, specifically what are the risks involved in such a transaction? 

Hi all,A Triplex that I'm in contract on just came back with an appraisal that is $12k under what the accepted offer is. This has never happened to me. What is protocol typically? Should I ask for all of that off the ...