With interest rates so low it has driven down cap rates.

The Medford rental market is strong and has very very low vacancy rates .5% - 1.5% fluctuating.

Hi BP community,I'm fairly new to the Los Angeles market, but am aware of the low caps, competitive prices, and low value-add opportunities.

They offer the "close in 7 days" deal, and get me a underwriters dissuasion before looking for having a property under contract which is the main reason why I choose them.I have a about 10% down, good credit score and low debit to income. 

I hope you're investing endeavors are going well.Tough market right now in the area and price range I'm looking, low inventory.I found an off-market property from a landlord that's tired and wants the property gone.  

Low risk and high margins. 

My wife is not part of the loan.I am planning to buy a 2nd and vacation home (80 miles away) from the primary residence.I would like to use the low down payment to purchase this property.

Often this will be in lower class neighborhoods where that higher rent to value ratio compensates for higher tenant turn over and other related issues.There are places where you will only hit 1% or 0.8% but tenants are low maintenance, properties are in good repair and that kind of return still makes sense.Regardless of which rule you follow, you will still need to analyze the entire deal and determine if it really cash flows.If a property that fits the 0.8% rule cashflows $300 a month and another property that fits the 2% rule cashflows $50 a month, which would you prefer?

One of the posts that was removed, probably because it was an advertisement, mentioned a cap rate below 7%, which is very low compared to other markets.  

It should be someone who is fine with a small job if I go ahead with just the one window right now.While I'm at it, I might as well ask if there are any maintenance companies you recommend.