So I'm always able to offer a lower rate and make a decent living without charging points.My final thought, if you want to find the single lowest price in the market, I don't know how many companies you've spoken with, but 5,113 companies reported making residential mortgages in 2023.

Although I see many mom and pop landlords who thats all they do is run there 10 20 30 rentals and they are happy ..

Section 8 rentals are frequently located in extremely low barrier of entry markets, especially the single-family homes and small multi-family properties which I assume has also led to an influx of inventory.

So our standard two story is 9ft on both levels. our single levels are 10ft and higher with large vaults and really cool beams in the great room and the primary.. 

I implore you to do one of two things...1) find a partner that's been there, done that, and bought the tee-shirt so you can learn the ropes with someone who knows the pitfalls or, 2) start with a single-family or duplex with the guidance of someone that knows what they are doing.

This is largely because I can typically get higher rents in B and A-class neighborhoods without relying on Section 8.I’d recommend focusing your search on C and C+ neighborhoods, for both multi-family and single-family homes with more than three bedrooms.

., "I will buy at least one single-family home, duplex, triplex, or fourplex before the end of 2019") and then do it.

Based on a single interaction doesn't always tell you if it is good.

I own a single-family home right outside the USMC Camp Pendleton base, and I’m looking to explore the mid-term rental niche.

Starting with a single-family home in Kansas City is a smart move, and it sounds like you’re really digging into the numbers, which is super important for making informed decisions.From what you’ve shared, your offer of $140,000 with an 8% interest rate and a 20% down payment seems like a solid starting point.