Pros: monthly cash flow, a vacancy won’t hurt as bad, increase in rent across all units results in a notable increase in cash flow. 

While the low down payment costs are what entices many veterans to jump on that loan , it will significantly increase your PITI and ultimately thats more money you would have to pay interest on, even 1% down can prevent thousands of dollars in interest over the life of the loan.Best of luck and feel free to reach out for anything I can help with!

But I wanted to ask all of you what your inventive ideas are in times with increasing rates.Thanks!

In the past I did so, but as rents expired I've increased rents over the past couple of years. 

Go grab your signs and throw them away.Of, if you're willing to engage in criminal activities to make a buck, look for more profitable opportunities than bandit signs and wholesaling. 

BP pod cast #185:How “Rent-to-Own” Can Increase Cash Flow and Maximize Equity with Bill Powers https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2016/07/2...Might be what you are looking for.

But other than increasing the amount you collect up front and having parents co-sign I don't really see any other option besides court.

While a solid investment, I can't believe that prices will increase much more.Lowell and Lawrence are around $500,000 for a decent 3 family and rent at about $1500 each unit. 

It takes a little time to contact them, find out if they want to stay, provide written notice of the rent increase, produce the document and then actually stay on them to get it signed.   

I get it, minimal spend for maximum appraisal.Should I be working with my own appraiser to target exactly what we should do to increase the value.