I had thought about seller financing, but finding deals in my area (Chattanooga) at the moment is quite difficult.

And would it be more difficult than if I chose another state?

The property tax definitely plays a huge part in making rental properties more difficult to generate cash flow.

It will be difficult to get a loan on a 50k property.

She always difficult.

If so, what is that process, and could you give some insight into whether it is typically easy or difficult to do?

Student housing - like near Temple University - for example wouldn't be as difficult to fill even if it has lots of bedrooms. 

Hi Matt- trying to get the zoning switched has traditionally been quite difficult.

The market we are in is extremely hot for sellers, such that most duplexes have multiple offers at or above asking after only a day or two on the market, which makes it difficult to request additional information ahead of making an offer, such as the lease, yet remain competitive and timely. 

Finding a deal on the MLS is difficult.