I plan to hit the ground running early next year after receiving my year end bonus and having whatever I'm able to save up this year.

I get some return on that investment when I get commissions on some properties I buy, but that's bonus money.

@Dan GriffinWe are able to deductive our "book" losses which is a great bonus!

If not then you have to have something that will positive cash flow and appreciation would be a bonus.

Other investors there would have to have people they work with...bonus they can tell you who you should stay away from as well.

For example, Have you ever invested in a mutual fund that sent you and your family to Disneyland as a bonus for investing with them.  

bonus revenue generating feature (suite potential, large lot, garage etc)I have only found 1 property that appeared to hit all these numbers so far, so just wondering if i can maybe look to be a bit leniant on any of the metrics.

-DrewYour comment: "That lower rate mentioned might be available by claiming you will be an owner occupant and getting a residential loan"My Response: And, as an added bonus, if you fill out a mortgage application backed by the US Govt (FHA, VA, USDA) and some Fannie & Freddie loans and say you are going to "owner occupy" to get the lower rate but don't actually move in, that's called mortgage fraud and includes wire fraud. ;-0 Nasty stuff. 

Like I stated above, this will likely include clean lines, LVP floors (these have the added benefit of lasting a long time and being hard to damage), nice counters, upgraded baths, and kitchens, matching fixtures and hardware, and for bonus value, adding in some sort of "Wow" factor can make the big difference in vacancy time.

If the house gets done under budget and/or before their deadline I give my PM a bonus.