We not only lost our hard-earned money but on top of everything, our health suffered, I had several sleepless nights due to the stress and anxiety that this horrible experience created for my wife and me.After the buy-back was completed, I approached Maverick to at least help us with our losses by requesting us to give back ~$6000.

Market is overpriced for the median income and interest rates too high to cash flow.That being said, there are deals - one just needs to be smart

I also own a rental property in cash under an LLC that profits very little on paper.

At this time it was undervalued based on pure cash flow ROI even before accounting for the COVID smokies appreciation spike.   

How's cash on cash return?

I believe you can still do well here, especially cash flow compared to LTR's, but there is a lot more work to it so you have to up for the ride.  

We have two options with financing:20% cash down.

Property appreciation here is great, cash flow and landlord laws are horrible.

Purchase price: $560,000 Cash invested: $55,000 The strategy going in was part live-in-flip, and part ADU value add.

Normally, once I get it rented I have a cash flowing property that has provided 30% - 100% equity.To your point, I am seeing that some new construction is on sale right now and I am starting to consider them because of the lack of maintenance needed.