Serious buyers don't waste their time there, unless they are an investor looking for a fire sale. 

We have one in Chicago that would work through the things you're lacking for a purchase and offer a first time buyer grant!

Since this is our first time house-hacking, we would love to understand how tenant screening process works in real life.

Hello, long-time reader of BP, first-time poster!

I prefer under-valued, distressed, poorly managed, properties needing updating/rehabbing in markets where I can buy at a discount and build equity and cash flow for my time and investment.

So, now is certainly the time to act.

Let me know I sure we can figure out a place and time .

Hey all,Recently got dual-citizenship (US citizen, obtained Mexican citizenship) and am planning on buying a home in Mexico as part-time STR.

I've heard the tale many times - so and so did a subdivision deal or two and retired for life.

You only options are going to be DSCR or a true commercial loan.Both of those are going to require 25% down for a "First time" buyer with (zero) landlord experience.