They are definitely valuable in the long run as long as you watch out for their less than qualified contractors.

As Soh said, it sounds like she spends all or more than what she makes so I would definitely pass on that potential tenant.

We've employed a similar strategy here in Atlanta over the last 20 years (albeit with SFHs), so we should definitely compare notes.

He's not interested in selling it yet however definitely wants to look into investment opportunities. 

I hear you, and this upgrade is definitely on the horizon.I think your specific issue today got caught up in an update we did this morning.

Definitely helps to know in what areas you will be wholesaling.

Definitely don't get into a 500,000 flip to try to make 20,000. 

I got out of college and bought that house right amidst the GFC, so that definitely shapes how I think about things. 

Definitely check out the Marketplace ads on this site as there are many posts from lenders circulating that forum with highlights about the different loan programs they offer!

Also, definitely stay away from websites zillow and Icomps for comps- those sites can be up to 70% off on their numbers.Now I don't know the specifics of your deal like beds/baths, lot size, etc, but looking at comps within a .1 of the area, I would guess you'd be in the upper 300k range.