There are many neighborhoods which have a ton of inventory from 5k-30k, some even requiring a moderate rehab.

I'm not sure why it's something you'd never consider, because the two flippers I partner with (one in FL, the other in IN) are more than happy with 2 points origination, and 12% APR (with monthly interest-only payments) or 14% APR (with zero payments until balloon).Alone, the could not afford to carry inventory... to do more than one or two flips at a time.  

I have access to bulk inventory nationwide direct from seller.  

Maybe it has the positive effect of creating more inventory for long term renters but that seems negligible. 

I may look at the 201k loan - as this would enable me to make repairs and possibly improvements that negate some of the risk of owning an older property. 

Yes, my wholesale inventory is down compared to 2013/14 but I still have a ton of eager buyers.

The purpose is to buy with little money down and also finance the improvements.

What corp America does in Residential, well, I do not get too excited.For me, I look at inventory of avail residential houses and how tight is credit for buyers.FHA is loosing somewhat, but there are the Millennials not buying homes stifling the housing market.  

You should have a linked savings account that you can use for reserve funds for things like capital improvements, unforeseen repairs, etc...put a little bit away each month and don't touch it for recurring expenses like taxes, insurance, etc...Not purchasing through your LLC?

I'm currently evaluating value add MF deals in Texasbased on what I can glean from my limited experience, sources of upside include:1. class c property with below market rents - potential to upgrade units and improve efficiencies to get to market rents2.