I think there is a note in the underwriting guidelines that says for VA loans to use the single unit loan limit but people adamantly say that it can be increased per unit.Thanks for the input!

Offer a move in special- reduce the security deposit and increase rents by $25-$50 a month, allow pets with pet rentMost people have problems coming up with sec dep + rent at same time in this price range- Also think about a lease to own for 6 months or an owner finance- those will def work and get you out of the rental game and into the mortgage wrap/note game.... much more lucrative, less headaches and easier to closePM me if you have more questions. 

It is sometimes used as a re-application on metal roofs as well.The aluminium increases the reflective value of the roof and offers some protection towards the inevitable UV toll on the rolled roof.  

I would sell the CA properties and invest in my local market, which I know very well, in order to increase cash flow.

Sooooooo, that means you are getting an undesirable deal, that has a lack of potential to seriously increase the NOI or in a war zone etc...Buyer beware!!

You’ve got some great options to choose from, cheaper prices, increasing rents, and continuing appreciation potential. 

We have also entertained the idea of a HELOC, but with the interest rates being variable, I believe that if interest rates increase drastically (which I believe will happen over the next few years), that may not be our best option. 

You can do this through increasing rent, or decreasing expenses.

@Patrick Daniel thanks for the encouragement. i think the competition is increasing because as we approach the summer time, it'll be difficult for me to be competitive. i think i'll be more aggressive come sept-oct. that said, i know i can't use the traditional 70% rule since i'm not going full rehab and rather going the route of livable+small rehab.after hearing a few podcast episodes of bigger podcast, the double close made more sense and jotted some notes. the wholesaler/buyer's list route will require more research on my end especially as it relates to those with a conventional loan. great point to bring it up!

Looks like he is right there, with increasing the repairs/vacancy.