Lending is pretty simple, and simplicity can make up for a few points of return in many investor's minds.

Increase bids, or broaden targeting. 

Simple question: Can I pay my wife to clean a rental property instead of hiring a cleaning company and claim it as a tax deduction, or is that unethical/illegal?

I'm interested in ways to increase cashflow to buy more homes faster without making it a full time job.I look forward to learning from this great community!

Below is a breakdown of the financials at purchaseGross Rent (All 4 units rented): $3,200Purchase Price: $372KThrough necessary rehab, and knowledge of the market, I determined I could increase rents, find better tenants, and lower maintenance/my time dealing with issues.I purchased the property through a 203K renovation loan, with 3.5% down, 30-year fixed.

There might be other reasons for an increase as well. 

Given the "range", perhaps make your decision based on the percentage increase in gettable rent vs the percentage extra it's costing ie.

If they don't meet our standards and/or don't want to pay the increased rent, onto the next.

The fact that I figured a way to increase my bottom line at no cost to you is my benefit .he cut me a check 

Finding cash flow is tricky given that low rates have increased many asset type price levels materially since 2009.