I don't know any HMLs who are willing to take a second lien position behind a bank, nor do I know of any banks willing to take a second position behind an HML, so if you're borrowing all these funds from banks and/or HMLs the chances are it's not going to work.If that's not the case and you have 80% from something else, then trick is getting your numbers correct on the rehab/value add to boost the appraised value far enough where your "all in" costs (purchasing price + closing costs + rehab + carrying costs) are less than 80% of what you need to borrow to get all the money back out of the property. 

I've read How to Win Friends and Influence People and Never Split the Difference, so hopefully I've picked up some skills from them. 

I like the rental market in Lincoln as there are around 50,000 college students to help boost numbers and the unemployment is extremely low.

As well as give those a boost of positive vibes to help them push to get rid of their 9-5 if that is in fact their goal.

I used my credit cards to boost my cash to buy the last 2 houses cash so I can get the best deal for me.

That has a huge influence on what areas are hot or not...

Daniel-I am predominantly limiting my scope to markets where I have more intimate knowledge of opportunities and contacts that could help me boost my bottom line.

. - I try to achieve a 15% cash-on-cash return but will go as low as 12% if the property has some improvements, or if I see the chance for value add to increase rents to boost my return.

Having an industry that is unique to the area will drive many tourist and boost to the local economy.

Like anything else in order to draw influence you must add tons of value.