. $200/mo minimum with a double digit cash-on-cash is very doable).  

Ryan Dossey When I was a Realtor a lot of investors would just use the metal lock boxes that had had the 4 digit code.  

I look for double digit cash flow, excellent employment in the cities I invest.

My thoughts are that if I could eventually own all 3 units, that's an attractive package on a re-sale OR there are many single family residences in the area that, when renovated fully, go for well into the 7 digits.  

Hunkered down for 6 months and with some savvy investments in crypto-currency I was able to nearly triple my meager remaining investment fund from $27,000 to $80,000.

Most of the end-lenders have zero desire to interact with consumers directly, so these are typically available through your local mortgage broker and not your credit union or big bank.Rates will start right where Fannie stops, in the low 5s, and go all the way up to double digits where hard money picks up.

You have economic issues in foreign countries with currency, civil unrest,etc.If you did do it I would think it is a very small part of your overall portfolio.

I like to update electrical fixtures,switches,plugs I always replace old thermostat's with a newer digital model. example, if the house has older cabinets and your budget wont allow for all new cabinets simply paint them white and put new hardware on them if you have paneling/drop ceilings remove them if your budget allows if not at least paint the paneling newer decorative (faux tin cieling look)drop ceiling tiles can add some appeal what you want to do depends on your budget and what you must do to sell the home. new homeowners usually like updated windows, paint, carpet, kitchen,bath again what you can do depends on the budget. is this flip/rehabb for low,middle or higher income family?

Profit margins getting too tight and too many newbies trying it equals defaults for a lender.Standards are pretty similar across the industry on those...65-70% of ARV, low to mid double digit interest rates. 2-4 points.

Also seems smart to have an income source from another country as a hedge to currency fluctuations.Anyone out there feel different?