Start complaining and take it as high up as you need to go until these brokerages take you seriously. 

Better cash flowing choices may not be preferred living for a year or two and a higher quality building might be to expensive, and you are now covering part of your mortgage.

I live in central Oregon, a HIGH cost of living area...I live in a great apartment complex and rents are at least $500/mo lower than a typical mortgage here.I am thinking about buying an investment BEFORE my permanent residence to keep my monthly CF and savings high.What are the pros and cons?

@Chris Wilburn,I think rents are staying high due to lack of inventory.

When I looked at the property and when I submitted the offer I made it clear that I need the property vacant because we are going to do the work that the seller doesn't have the money to complete.

Hi All, I've worked for a non-profit my entire professional career (ie, my W2 income is not very high). 

Overall I like the program but agree people have too high of expectations and think it's a magical tool that solves every problem.My favorite is when the annual inspection comes through with such detailed line items like "fix door".Literally doesn't tell you what needs to be fixed, what door, etc.

I highly recommend Weiming Peng with Excel1031.

going to a flooring store and getting a quote, or sending my handyman some photos and asking for a quote, or going to Lowes and totaling up the materials.but don't worry about making a rental HGTV quality. 

I own and operate a high-end full service remodeling company in the Phoenix metro area.