I am very motivated to find ways to get into more buy and hold properties either here in Utah or back in North Carolina.

HI I purchased a home in a multi unit (R4), high density zone.I am currently renting the house cash flow is just $50 after mortgage payment.This house has a big workshop in the back with a high rise ceiling, brand new...

I've been thinking of getting one myself, but that hold cost seems crazy compared to my investment and insurance licenses.

I'm just not sure which route would be less of a risk fix and flip or buy and hold.

Guru wants to charge me $5k for acquiring the property (bidding)Guru wants to charge me $10k for managing the rehab and using he software to find the golden nugget properties)Plus the auction site charges a 10% buyers premium which I would also paySo overall guru wants $15k each ($30K for both buy/holds) to buy and manage the rehab remotely.

This could allow you to repeat the process and grow you holdings faster. 

It is one of the best regions to invest in buy-and-hold due to it's low acquisition costs and relatively high rents (large University and housing shortage). 

Of this $50K you need to rehab the house, pay any holding costs (loans, taxes, utilities) and take your profit.

But to put 55k down and cash flow at 500 a month and building equity in a home year over year is pretty good returns.Now those are all basic numbers on a buy and hold, your intentions and time frame might be different but that is just same Raw info on it. you may be looking to flip or get those 25% cash on cash that all depends on the individual investor !

Reserves of 4 to 6 months depending on the size of holding is something that would be a good idea,, you never know when a eviction, turn cost, or unexpected repair is going to be a cost issue.. and new landlords aren't usually prepared for them.