That is how you can end up going from $650 to $2k.The maps for NOLA and the area were recently updated to reflect all the Post Katrina improvements, so right now, the rates are really about as low as they ever have been. 

However, rents are low in my area, and wouldn't cover my current mortgage.

Construction Loans:HELOC's are great for their low interest rate.

A comparable park I analyzed last week has a similar well/septic combo had an actual septic expense of $1,200 (this is low). 

The low down VA loan is a way to enter the high priced San Diego RE market without a lot of money.I am neither a veteran or a mortgage broker but believe the following to be a good path for those who have a VA loan option:The VA loan is for owner occupied purchases but can be used to purchase up to a quad (up to a 4 unit property).I recommend new investors start with a detached duplex. 

You have to kiss (screen) a lot of frogs before finding a prince of a tenant. 

Some may think those are low standards though :D

Sometimes the low cost properties are low cost for a reason.

In preparation for the bad times, I like to have good cash flowing properties that I would have no problem lowing the rents if needed.  

I’m currently reading Brandon Turners book on investing with low or no money down.