The values top out at around $300k and most homes sell the low $200ks.

I have recently finished reading No/Low Money Down and am trying to stay creative with my financing options but also want to make sure I fully understand the process and want to make sure that I am able to present a deal that is a win/win for both of us. 

The vacancy rate is low which is very attractive as well.

@ Jay Hinrichs - A low Financially Stability Score can identify people who are likely to be struggling.

If you can acquire the place for no interest or very low interest it will be much easier to meet him/her on price.

And is concern that you invest in “low”end homes or “war zones”??

The Fed acts as the regulator and sets the broad policy goals with low inflation and full employment as the guiding principles.

But back then, employers help with such penalties.You can always charge for damages.

This population growth is putting additional pressure on local housing markets with already critically low housing inventories, leading to sharp price increases that both homebuyers and new home developers cannot keep up with.”

I invest in the low end. millennials don't care about slowly building the networth required to qualify for that type of house.