If you only have 30k liquid total for downpayment, closing costs, etc., you might be cutting it way too close to really do anything. 15k is the bare minimum I suggest for reserves or oh no money on any project so that doesn't leave you a ton left to work with.As @Glenn Banks said, 203k is probably your best option because it's an FHA loan and you can do low money down and the reno is baked in, but the reno is complicated.

Our portfolio in Illinois (close to Chicago):All properties in this portfolio are the exact same layout in terms of sq ft and having 2 bedroom and 1 bathroom and are Condos in a 4 unit building Only difference is when each unit was renovated or not.

Account Closed Thanks for sharing your experience.

Canyon CountyAverage Purchase Price: $400,000Average Rental Price (3-bed home): $1,800/monthKey Highlights:Includes rapidly growing cities like Nampa and Caldwell.More affordable than Ada County but still close to Boise.Increasing demand for affordable housing.3.

@Champ LeongFor the lower cash back transactions like 1% can consider replacing with Yotta debit card.

This can reduce occupancy and reduce the average nightly rate (as compared to a higher nightly rate and lower cleaning fee). 

Not sure how close you are in terms of proximity to the university but my Dad bought property near a university for over 30 years and eventually a developer came in and bought everyone out and added luxury student housing and shopping with a huge payday for all the owners who had bought many years before.

We have had clients that have closed in their personal name and then transferred the property to an LLC. 

Only superior design and amenities are winning.A few markets with strong cash-flow and lower saturation would be Bradenton FL, Clearwater/unincorporated Pinellas County and Hollywood FL.

Your investment journey can be expedited and living expenditures can be compensated by generating rental income from the purchase of a great home in a prime location close to necessary facilities.