@Bosko MijatovicIf you get a single family, consider renting it out by the room to the medical students at COMP. renting by the door will increase your cash flow.

Inventories are up (which is a good thing), prices are still increasing at above average rates (6%) but not as fast as the first quarter of 2018 over first quarter 2017 (10%). 

I'm currently managing a small impact investing fund in Madison, and am looking to increase my involvement in the real estate industry.

The way I see it, I’d make some money on my sales commission, but most importantly have my first deal in the bag and a potential blockbuster that would allow me to attract future capital.Your thoughts?  

The population has declined for years but just last year has increased.

That will increase the profit by quite a bit.In the meantime, now it seems that Amazon's HQ2 will make it's impact in NYC soon, the Appreciation will continue.

Clearly I want the best deal for me but also believe in win/win for all so want to bring an attractive deal to the table.just getting started with this type of purchase so forgive the elementary nature of my questions!

Even if you roll in the closing cost into the loan, it should only increase monthly by no more that $30.

Your goal is not to avoid raising rents it is the opposite in order to increase income.

@Alison Rauch yes you can pull cash out later assuming value increases.