The biggest issues are inflated ARVs and inaccurate rehab estimates (way lower than they ought to be).

My biggest issue is that I need to get in the house to do the rehab, so I can do a cash-out refinance.

Is there a way to show banks' property revenues to keep credit ratings up?

If that's the case, your rate of return will more than likely be high as long as the home can cash flow, after property taxes (biggest issue in EP rentals) and all other expenses. 

The biggest thing was changing my mindset to understand what was real and possible rather than just doing what everyone else *thought* was the way to do things.

The broker's biggest concern is closing on the deal, so if you can prove that you can close, then they will take you seriously.  

It has had one of the biggest price jumps in the past year for rents and as a result the concept of affordable housing costs may be a thing of the past.

I feel my biggest challenge is I don't know where to start.

Homeownership may be one step closer than you think if you spend your dollars wisely this year.Based on data released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Americans can expect an estimated average refund of $2,962 when filing their taxes this year.According to programs from the Federal Housing Authority, Freddie Mac, and Fannie Mae, many first-time buyers can purchase a home with as little as 3% down.

We can BRRRR the house, but the biggest problem is there will be absolutely minimum cash flow (like $50) after the refi, however, we would be able to move on to our next deal, still have this house producing some income, and still have some equity left in this house after the refi