Also, you could consider one of the digital monitoring systems that are really cost effective (I believe there's a company that is a sponsor of the BP Podcast).

@Peter Ledger most HM lenders will be asking for 20% down instead of 10% now especially if you still want to be in the single digit interest rate and sub 3 points. 

Once this tenant is gone, the PM pushed for a lot of improvements costing me a five digit number dollar figure.

The professionals guide to double digit returns, multi-generational wealth, and a worry free retirement). 

Meantime, you may get to average a double digit return for your CASH deposit, but it looks to me like your BORROWED money won't really be generating any/much more than its costs, right?

Note investing, first mortgage investing, syndication, etc. are options that provide double digit returns if invested properly, all without dealing with tenants or house issues.

In many areas, we've seen double digit appreciation and rent growth for multiple years in a row.

impossible, yet long term hold and flips are the play on multiunit residential.We are looking to house hack, and always appreciate any other LA investors advice and mentorship, and can always offer website/digital content/technology help as a value exchange. :)Super excited, but sometimes worried I'm not on the right track, and then listen to things like "Set For Life" and I think I'm behind.

I have a lot of double digit returns on the properties that have come across my desk.

I wouldn't do any deal that doesn't bring in at least double digit ROI.