Assume high quality product engineered hardwood (but not necessarily the highest), and professional installation.

Unless you come in with a great loan like VA that allows you to put nothing down and get a low interest rate.

Replace the toilet and sink and fixtures and you are good to go.I would add that for my market, this would only be a good idea for a low - medium grade finished flip, or a rental.

If your looking for a low doc, no doc, try velocity.

See Jay Z and Beyonce are just like regular Americans....except their mortgage is about $250,000 a month...They are reportedly billionaires but..I guess they wanted to lock in that low 4% interest.It would be pretty fascinating to see the financial records and income streams of some of these ultra wealthy folks.I wonder what type of real estate they might own besides personal residences if any. 

I'm looking for US markets that have a low cost to entry (SFR or multi for under $100K per unit/"door") yet have a strong potential for short term rentals.

However, I show VERY low taxable income due to business expenses and deductions.  

is to get Brandon Turner's book on investing with low to no money down.

Lots of people who will not go low because they're holding out for a high bid in spring and just seeing if anyone needs to buy now.

It's all learning so this is great.As for closing costs, I put $1500 as that's what it recommends on the low side.Do you generally put 10% as a rule of thumb for Vacancy, R&M, CE, and PMFs?