Don't mean to be harsh, but if you explain to an experienced investor that you are looking for a SFR with a good CAP rate then they are going to think you are a joke, an easy target, or both.

Is someone able to explain to me how buying something almost 4x the cost and almost similar rents is better. 

I have been thinking about investing in rental units ever since my college professor showed me "the perfect tax return" (it was his own) and explained his investment philosophy.I am an income tax accountant and am not looking to leave my job anytime soon.  

We recently bought a duplex that we are owner occupying.  We utilized an FHA loan to buy this property and as part of the loan process FHA/HUD had us sign form HUD-92561, Hotel/Transient Use of Property.  Our initial ...

As far as reporting you to the village building department, I would reach out to them Monday morning in person to very briefly explain that you have a deadbeat tenant who is trying to cause you problems.

The speaker goes in more detail and will explain the benefits of a mortgage.  

Explain that water bill may be high.

Can you explain a "driving route???"

The fair housing attorneys that I have heard speak say the best way to do this is to have written objective criteria that are applied to every applicant and the first applicant that applies and meets these criteria is offered the property with the same terms as everyone else.

Please explain why or why not as well as any additional conditions you'd impose (i.e. co-signer) if any.Rent is $995 / 2 = $497.50 per applicant per month (PM)I think it's worth mentioning that this unit is on the westside of Cleveland and rents in the area range from $800 - $1200.