Without experience, it's very difficult to get 100% financing from a hard money lender, unless the deal is a home run.

Tenant agreed to past due rent balances of $8000 and will pay when he get on his feet ( not holding my breath). 

I know it may sound easy at first glance but it's very difficult to accomplish and only a small % succeed (like any business).

I have been scanning the MLS, working with wholesalers, and contacting FSBO's everyday to try and find more deals for us, but it has been very difficult, especially with the current market we are in.

., they force coverage on you instead of tailoring the coverages around your unique situation)Only represent one insurance company (no single insurance company can offer the right policy, at the right price for all situations)Their process for getting a quote is difficult and cumbersomeTheir underwriters/inspectors seem to always find a problem with a propertyIf you spot these warning signs, you should search for an insurance agent with these attributes: Have a depth of knowledge gained through years of experience working with real estate investors like yourselfHave a unique consultation process specifically crafted for working with REIsHave access to a minimum of 50 insurance companiesWork with a large independent insurance agency or group (the larger the agency, the more leverage they have with insurance premiums and claim settlements).

Simply because I think it’s very difficult to become the brand name for multifamily owners in 100% of your local market.

Incredibly difficult to work with HomeHQ. 

I have several clients looking for the same thing - and they are more difficult to find - but a good realtor with access to the MLS is what you need on your team. 

In this market it has been excruciatingly difficult to come anywhere close to a deal that would meet the 1% rule.

I'm looking for local Dallas/Fort Worth BRRRR opportunities as well as buying cheaper high yield turn-key deals in cash (50k-70k out of state houses yielding 12-15% in Indianapolis, Memphis, Pittsburgh, Detroit, etc)Here's what I'm considering: what if I apply my 50k of cash towards the principal of my home, immediately reducing the balance of my primary mortgage down to 112k.