You can find this at either low-end antique stores, or high end thrift stores.

Should I be a private lender since rates are so high?

But you can effectively achieve the same goal by finding off market properties and charging a commission fee for bringing a buyer.

But based on a couple office buildings in the same zip code I pretty familiar with that rent seems high for that class of office.

Market is still affordable to get into and cashflow is actually still possible even with high loan to value properties.

Given that you're just starting to learn, I would highly recommend talking to lenders and real estate agents in your area.

I have heard so many stories just like this from people who have purchased from turnkey companies.The refi is one way, but you'd have to have a big rate cut to free up $450 (unless this is a high-priced property).

Hi Nicholas,It is common in most market not to get a lot of leads, mainly when the price is high, but it takes around 2 weeks to a month to really find the right person.Make sure that you are in the ranges that other rental properties are in your area.

Like the car salesman/hustler who converts “ups” at a super high rate; or the guys hustling oil well participations over the phone.  

Also since the water is pooling everywhere and the soil is muddy, does this have any effect on the foundation?