Hire someone cheap and you'll suffer for it.If you are "breaking even" after all expenses and maintenance, then you probably can't afford to pay a professional to handle the marketing and screening.

The rentals are paying the holding costs on it so far (taxes and insurance are high in this market).

I have several deals I'm putting together with houses under contract that are below market and will cash flow when closed on.Doing Due Diligence and I wanted to see what experience you guys had with this lender.

Lastly, it could be that the bank is going to portfolio your loan at below-market pricing because they want the entire banking relationship (deposits, transaction processing, consumer lending, etc) or simply want the risk (yield).Lots of local and regional banks have been retaining loans at really aggressive pricing recently as the current environment makes this favorable for them.

In many ways, this is the best market for buyers in Austin in years.

If you're considering other markets outside Cleveland - make sure to check out Columbus OH.

Are you planning to invest locally in Louisiana, or are you looking at other markets too?

It's a substantial blow to the NOI. 

Work with a REALTOR with a solid marketing plan and a network of buyers. :)If you are trying to market specifically to investors, join local investor groups (in person or on facebook).

What has worked well for me is looking at properties that have been sitting on the market.