For an example, we Googled, "hourly rate for handyman Austin, TX" and got this:AI Overview: As of January 2025, the average hourly rate for a handyman in Austin, Texas is between $25 and $25.28.

Both of these allow you to low down payment loans to buy a primary residence with fixed interest rates.

Let’s look at some numbers:  1) does not meet the 1% rule.  

Start by getting pre-approved for a loan, ensuring your credit score, debt-to-income ratio, and finances meet lender requirements.

In my market, right now, most anything you bought at 70% of value still wouldn't meet that rule.

Shoot me a DM if you want some help with finding a condo or house with a low rate that's on market.

I've just been swamped, showing properties, with everyone trying to tie stuff down before rates go up again.

We invest in some deals because they meet our Hurdle Rate/Return on Investment objectives. 

If you aren’t saving the money up to buy another property chances are nothing will pay a higher rate than paying it towards your mortgage.

By investing in metropolitan areas your yield would be lower (6% to 7%) but you would have a lower vacancy rate.