The more cash you put down on the purchase, the more likely you are to have a positive cash flow each month.

If the cash flows are positive in either case (buying and not buying points), is the advantage of a lower interest rate really only observed after so many years of tenancy compared to not having bought points?

To max out my position and flip, I don't want to just hire him and pay him along the way.

And then how might that conversation go with the seller to maintain those numbers?

You should only take debt on that will give you a positive cash flow immediately. 

If we find ourselves in the position, we will probably contact her BIC and request that those buyers be represented by a different agent. 

Performing, not performing, first or second position?

On the lease it states as follows: "Lessee is expected to maintain and care for the property, which includes, but is not limited to the following: Pest control including but not limited to mice, ants, small rodents, etc."

With Rough estimates the property should be cash flow positive and so I'm going to take a look.  

Try looking into Medford, might be able to snag a multi unit with positive cash flow..great tenant pool