I'm saying that even in the markets with lower median prices - like in the Midwest - you will not cash flow unless you do something creative.

Finding triplexes or even duplexes here has become nearly impossible over the years. 

There are PM's that probably don't even know their vacancy rate let alone know how to lower it.

I think your equity can be better used, even with the higher interest rates.

I bought two sight unseen and they didn’t even know the house was for sale.

The water damage stretches from the header above a sliding balcony door all the way down the drywall on both sides of the sliding door and even to the abutting kitchen’s drop ceiling.

Hey BP, I have seen some people have been asked to give a down payment just to apply for a loan (in the last conversation I had , it was with an investor who needed a commercial loan) How common is this and why is that even asked before the loan has been given, would it apply to the balance eventually? 

Even though they are a great tool to use to fix your primary residence, they are not that easy to obtain. 

Remember, that the qualification process can take awhile, and the Seller may be prepared to even take a lower price if it means selling the property quicker.  

Possibly even for the erection of the temporary tent itsself.