The yield gap measured 490 bp in March 2009 (13th percentile).

They can then see the value of setting aside money into a retirement plan where they can actually create measurable results.We also work as a platform provider for many financial advisors who are tuned-into the need for diversification beyond stocks and want their clients with expertise in real estate to be able to invest that way with retirement funds.

By its definition you are aiming for low income/section 8 type housing.

It would be ethically wrong to aim for a quick sale, knowing there's more potential, unless the owners priority is a quick sale more so than the highest price possible.The deadline dates are only a partially effective tactic.

@Matt Crawford this is exactly what I needed to read today - some inspiration and a little faith thrown in for good measure!

I am aiming to house hack this first investment and would love to connect with other Upstate, NY investors and realtors. 

This will in the BEST case trigger all sorts of "ha ha ha slum-lord" "jokes", aimed to pull you down.

Also, when you are buying with low money down down such as FHA (3.5% min) or Conventional (5% min), use Cash On Cash Return as your measure of success more than cash flow alone since your cash flow gets hit by putting less down. 

But, desperate measures for desperate times.

.," and they texted, "Let's meet at your apt. as we want to see it again and take measurements, and discuss terms."