I've developed an aim for single-family homes within the $75k-$95k price range, and exploring the potential for Section 8. 

Would there be any benefit to purchasing a different home down there (say for 750k) in a better neighborhood using an entity instead of their personal name for potential tax savings.  

It also requires potential tenants to text to confirm the appointment or it will cancel the showing.

One of the most common real estate scams in the last couple of years has involved unimproved land sales.

I would certainly ask about what your future LTV would be on a cash out loan to determine how much cash you would potentially be able to get...your property would need to increase in value considerably if you only put 3.5% down when you purchased it.

Not saying it needs to look like a magazine cover, but make them appealing to potential buyers if possible.

Single might not have as much cash flow, but multi family properties create more potential for issues since there are likely multiples of everything (furnaces, hot water heaters etc)-what property class are you looking for.

You also have another option of potentially a cash out refi on the condo depending on how the cash flow looks.

Now, if i raise it a little bit more, I get vaulted ceiling (more potential resale value + another rental with a tall loft style bed ) 

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