Their service is usually much better than the large banks and often their fees are minimal compared to the large institutions.

@@Abad MarroquinPre-foreclosures or "before the notice of sale deals" have to have equityI want to three months behind on payments, no moreAfter I pay back payments and fees I want at least 20% equity to take over the payments subject to (subject to existing financing)The ideal "subject to seller" is someone wants to protect their credit ratingThe Piti payments compared to market rent I want cash flow of at least a few hundred dollars a monthSo the deal discussed  I would not even consider

Why pay for a 1/1 in MF when you can have your own house to yourself for the same or comparable monthly payment?

What is the condition of the property compared to the one that just sold?

Here is a link to a blog post on BP that compares short term rental versus long term.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/10/19/long-term-short-term-rental-vacation-home-property/

Not so much in the surrounding citys.I actually receive a monthly report on the currently real estate market in comparison to the previous year to show the markets strength.MIDLAND HOUSING REPORT May 11, 2016 – The April 2016 housing report shows a steady market compared to this time last year.

Evan that's a good call on comparing the rates, I will do some research on what would be the best way to go.

The rents reported are also very low compared to comparable rents in my area. 

@Steve B. we have an agent helping us with running comps and we've compared to other recent sales.

There is no doubt a higher entry point in this market compared to Cincy.