We paid too much for it.

At the same time, non-necessary expenses such as entertainment and grooming services are 6% cheaper in Jackson, TN.With the cost of living in Jackson, TN being lower than both the state and national averages, along with housing prices significantly below the U.S average and low property taxes, it's no wonder that many see it as a great spot to invest in Real Estate.

We paid too much for the property.

In 1980 a $20k duplex sounded expensive. 

Or that they are way more expensive than their competitors. 

But considering all the expenses (PM, leasing fees, cap reserve, maintenance, taxes, etc), it has been showing as negative cash flow. 

What is your ROI and the amount paid for a cost seg study?

The guests are horrible, the expenses are very high, and the ROI is awful.

Also, I also see a lot of online courses on both topics which are expensive.

I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23DSCR lenders generally let you vest either individually or as an LLC.