Subprime trap ensnares big spenders in the United States In the collective imagination the victims of America’s escalating subprime mortgage crisis are low-wage earners struggling to buy their first home.

I don't know the other varibles in your equation i.e. appreciation rate, age of the home, any other deferred maintenance, overall characteristics of the neighborhood, rent comparibles, ect...But my gut feeling is that with the recent fall out of the sub-prime market, this is the best time to purchase rentable properties.

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Today’s current rate for FHA 30 Year Fixed is 6.250% (APR 6.256%). Payment per $1000 (including the low monthly mortgage insurance) is $6.58.
The open mortgage insurance is 1.5% of the loan amount and is finan...

Our vacancy rate seems to be falling, but rents are not going up.

Vacancies are falling for the last few years.If I assume expenese are really $37,800, assume 80% 30 year first, 10% interest only second, I get debt service of $3566/mo vs.

Closing costs about $17.5K) If you get 10% appreciation and the house is worth $266K, then the $9K paydown isn't very significant.Consider, though, and falling or flat prices are, IMHO, a very real possibility over the next few years.

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Once you fix the management, your expenses should once again fall within the 50% Rule.I also agree with you that you should do due diligence for every purchase and study how the property operates.

Too many people falling for the hype without doing their homework.