I found an 8 plex with a good CoC return, and a decent price.

You can buy in a lower priced market, buy down the interest rate and or put more money down. 

Purchase price: $255,000 Cash invested: $18,000New and remodeled 3 bed, 2 bath single family rental

And on the home front, Right in peoples own backyards, something I have noticed is fast food prices are not falling like they do in a recession.

I’m sure you have your reasons for wanting anonymity.

Might be tougher to evict for other reasons. 

A local lender has recommended an SBA 504 for the total of the purchase price plus remodel costs. 

Hey all, I see quite a few posts involving determining if an area is good for MTR be it the demand/supply/pricing.

Purchase price: $350,000 Cash invested: $1,500 Sale price: $417,000 Contributors: Peter Vekselman Partner Driven, in collaboration with Seth Choate, successfully completed a quick flip on Watering Place, Knoxville, TN.

Many people purchase without an agent at first, and as long as you know your strategy & numbers it is reasonable.