Now you're talking big time where you can take the space and create value out of it on top of the reno.I found two places on CL that seem to be better looking and for more than what you're asking in rent.https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/apa/d/indianapolis-historic-irvington-apt-1/6925121560.htmlhttps://indianapolis.craigslist.org/apa/d/indianapolis-736-bradley-ave-free-alarm/6950490572.htmlBoth of these look 10x better than what you're showing (or the pictures are crap) and appear far more "finished" -- I'd pay the extra $25-$75 dollars for a place that looks better.

Listen carefully for Bull Crap, don't drink too much, have lunch with those you respect. leave your credit with your spouse. 

I put up some cheap temporary handrails to pass final inspection, but I need handrail ideas 3) The original stain on the stairs was a dark brown... combined with the sheetrock texture all over it.. this is a sanding nightmareHELP!!

Other lenders elect to keep their rates low, not pay out overtime, and their turntimes go to crap (5 pm sharp, everyone stops).

It’s a combination of everything.Cap rate should be your metric to make sure you are getting a good deal for the comparable area.The cash flow has to be positive based on your financing and downpayment along with your expected vacancy rates, repairs, PM, Lawncare, insurance, taxes and any other expenses there are for your specific property.It’s all a risk versus reward balance and what you are willing to risk to gain your cash flow and equity.If you don’t mind sharing the numbers I’m sure a few would take a closer look.  

in the mean time when you make a living putting deals together your not as dependent on market conditions is the rent coming in.. did tenant beat the crap out of the unit etc..  

With your combined skills, one very good way to grow your portfolio can be simplified as buy 2, sell one, rinse and repeat.  

How can someone find a trust worthy business partner to combine resources and purchase properties together rather than a one-person show? 

So you could buy two $40K houses and get a blanket loan against the $80K combined value.Call around to local small banks and ask them if they do portfolio loans. 

His plan in 18 years is through a combination of: 1.