I agree, it could be possible but I have yet to see a deal that really works when the borrower is borrowing 100% financing on a deal as the lender is going to have much higher rates and default rates.

A lot of people tend to mingle these things when they talk about "break even" or "cap rate", but that leads to a lot of confusion.Let's use some real numbers which may be easier to understand. 

IF $100 a mo breaks your budget, then I'd say you need to raise your rates......Just my $0.02....

You could negotiate terms such as a lower interest rate or interest-only payments for a set period to ease your upfront burden.Lease-Option Agreement: If the landlord isn’t ready to sell outright, consider proposing a lease-option where you continue renting for a set period with an agreed purchase price.

That rate might be justified if you were hiring a closer or someone in an acquisition role, but for cold calling alone, it’s definitely over the top.Thanks for sharing your insights—they highlight the importance of having clear systems and processes in place.

The market has been on the upswing with low interest rates since 2012. 

Thanks The older homes usually require some sort of updates to the plumbing/electrical to get a decent rate if you are wanting replacement cost.

The owner occupant rate is super low compared to many states but as a rental it goes up alot.  

What that means is that even if you "overpay" for a property today, there's a pretty good chance that the normal rate of inflation and general appreciation is going to make you look like a genius 30 years from now. 

If your goal is to maximize cash flow, look for properties where you can live in one unit and rent the others at market rates.