To update the situation, the rental market in my area has weakened and there is substantial vacancy in my properties, probably 15-20%.The property I am way underwater on is full but I'm nervous about the prospect of making the mortgage payments on the other properties going forward.I am having to pay all the taxes out of pocket this year.

Paul,Welcome to Bigger Pockets and thanks for introducing yourself.

I can no longer continue to pay on the property out of pocket.

I agree with Lee Common & others-Owner finance or other creative financing may take off as good people cannot be approved for a mortgage.I make no predictions regarding banks and politicians fixing anything in a logical or timely manner unless it lines their own pockets.

Current goal is to locate pocket neighborhoods in Ohio.

It's a classic he said she said situation, and I'm not sure what else I can say (or beg) to make any of them open their wallet.

It's all totally ridiculous because there is no secret to real estate investing.If you really want to be successful in this business, keep your money in your pocket.

You're underestimating expenses (search for "50% rule") but its still good.If you want to do it with minimal out of pocket, use hard money.

Welcome to bigger Pockets and Las Vegas.

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