The free equity that was in the house and the potential to build even more easy equity.

Not enough equity in this one.gp

If you bought well and have equity, you haven’t lost you have just switched your gain from cash to equity, with the interest rate-the cash drain being the rate of your return.

Plus, there's still so many positive cash flowing and 1% deals here in Columbus Ohio.

Interesting the Negatives and Positives...Seem such a thin line, I assume it depends on how you take it or how you manage everything.

@Mendy Melamed depends on property Class you target and if you're paying cash or financing.Our Metro Detroit market offers many Class B and C opportunities that will positively cashflow, even if you buy putting 20% down and finance the rest.Please PM us for more details!

Prior to the recent rate hikes 0.75% ration produced positive cash flow for virtually every property with conservative underwriting. 

The equity potential of course, but mainly I was trying to solve two issues - on one end, the seller was struggling financially and needed to sell her home but investors were aggressively trying to take advantage.

The equity potential of course, but mainly I was trying to solve two issues - on one end, the seller was struggling financially and needed to sell her home but investors were aggressively trying to take advantage.

I'm willing to put in the "sweaty equity" and am very eager, but are partnerships in these situations possible beyond my own network?