It's almost impossible to find a deal on the MLS.

@Brian Pulaski Don't worry those numbers are completely inaccurate...nobody can do a full permitted roof replacement with all materials and all labor by a licensed professional for a $150 a square...impossible unless you are getting the materials for free..240 a square would be like the deal of the century and 300 a square is the norm.

Like impossibly low, so I’ll assume that was a typo.

Maine is a a very tenant friendly state, and it is almost impossible to evict on the kind of basis that you describe (such is considered a "no cause eviction" and can be challenged, often with success). 

It's not impossible to buy a multi, but once we look at the numbers, clients always go for a single family.

When you can no longer terminate a tenants lease, evictions become almost impossible  and you have controls placed on raising rent with a tenant turnover that is when everyone begins to suffer.

@Kyle Seidel Going to be next to impossible to predict income on a property that is a year out from being complete.

It takes a lot of time and effort to do this but if you're dedicated and willing to put in the time and work, then it's not impossible  :)

I know it is theoretically possible to get anything to cash flow if the numbers are right, but the premise of David's book is that there are places where it is nearly impossible (like where I live in California) and places that are much, much more favorable (where the 1% rule is common and price-to-rent ratios support buy-and-hold). 

We had a nearly impossible time trying to evict.