All the other years were single digits and there were 6 years were the inflation rate was less than 3%, and 18 years where the inflation rate was between 3% and 7.6%  I copied the numbers exactly for BLS, and you can "trust but verify" by taking the time to look up yourself before saying your government stats are wrong.

It may give some in the "community" some experience, but it sure goes wrong for the people they practice on.Now, let's see, they said to approach the client/victim at a high angle . . .  

You pretty much can't go wrong doing a house hack when the time is right, so I would try to make that a part of your journey early on here before life gets in the way (family, kids, obligations, etc). 

While I'm more familiar with the Montana market, I'm always happy to connect and share insights or answer any specific questions you might have about this area.As for Arizona, I'm not as well-versed, but this platform is full of knowledgeable members who might be able to help.

I'm finding that the more specific your niche is, the better....and telling people I'm a real estate agent and investor has opened many other opportunities!

I've had this same situation several times.I've always started with a letter upon closing sent to the tenants introducing myself and explaining (without listing any individual names or specifics) that rents were very low and given expenses,   deferred maintenance,  etc.   

Any suggestions on specific banks that may be more apt to work with me in achieving this?  

Gold Beach, Oregon specifically encourages tinies in their zoning code. 

Specifically, I am in the process of acquiring a 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom apartment with a purchase price of $1.2 million and an ARV of $2.25 million.As I navigate through this project, I find myself encountering challenges in managing my time effectively amidst other commitments such as work and school.

Now and then the google street view is just plain wrong....it shows you the beautiful house...and the real house is a junker.