Some do but they typically offer lower LTV's when compared with HELOC's on primary residences. 

Smaller bedrooms and kitchen, bathrooms need to be remodeled.Long and the short of it, 1 is in better condition but not as nice of a street and 2 is outdated and needs to be remodeled and we feel like we could get in at lower price given comps and time on the market Any help or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

HELP: not sure if it’s a waste of time, or should I focus on condos, what other numbers should I consider when looking at potential deals (I check PITI to be lower or equal the rent), what I need to know about the market I’m in?

I was under the impression that rates were around 5% (or lower) for 80% LTV loans, however im getting quotes for as high 5.75%, and some big bank lenders aren't even doing 75% LTV loans.

The benefit is having lower living expenses and having someone else help pay down the mortgage.You need to do the analysis as if you are no longer living there.  

A quick rule of thumb: with the Purchase price being $220K and rent being $1800/month, it doesn't even meet the 1% rule , if it were to be rented for 1% (220K x 0.01= $2200/month), it would most likely work out for you but this doesn't seem like the numbers work.Long story short, no deal- unless you can raise the rent and/or lower your PITI.

As far as cash flow, you find a market with low entry & cost of living, as this will reflect lower renovation cost.

Can you significantly add income that the property generates, lower expenses that the property currently has, and can you do all those things while making an 'investment'.

Which is what puts it at a lower cash flow.But, I do not have the real numbers as the report the current owner sent is skewed.Originally posted by @Anthony Dooley:@Brian Foote The BP calculator makes the deal look worse than it actually is.

If the owner accepts $0 for their property the city may reduce the liens owned to the assessed value but generally not lower.