Any and all help, direction, or insight in what you all are doing to mitigate risk and take advantage of fixed low-interest rates would be great!

The minimum investment amount can be as low as $10 for some of the properties, though Groundfloor is only available in some states (MA, MD, DC, VA, GA, IL, TX, WA, CA at the time of this writing).

I would imagine rents are fairly low even in the B+ areas, which is probably where I would want to look most likely.

Don't try to make big bucks - shoot for $5000 or so... keep it low key and simple.

For the seller, is there a difference in taxes to be aware of if you have a very high interest rate with low price vs a low interest rate with a high price?

To fill the gaps between new builds for our own account we are looking to do work for others.We are not well suited to the large volume / low return type of work (flip contractor, small remodels, etc.) but have the ideal setup and experience for new home construction, custom homes, small commercial and multi-family, and major remodels. 

I know Phoenix got hit very hard with foreclosures and homes could be bought for $30k or so on low end and people had their pick since the bank was off loading so many homes , now looks like low end is $150k plus .

Again, stay low in numbers and observe.

I got the tour after telling them to pound sand if they expect me to buy it sight unseen inside, but the tenants were entitled and uncooperative low end people and they had been spoiled by the landlord who had no idea how to manage.

Ever Since I got started investing in realestate I have been able to secure owner occupied financing which kept my down payment low which has been ideal.