Some cities are pro growth others will fight you tooth and nail.

And this is how life works off-line too.

You have a few exit strategies too.

ARV = 180k- 185kPurchase Price 99k (from MLS short sale)DP 20% 19800 Closing costs 7500, interest rate 5.5%Rehab 42500 Rent 1500PITI 707Expenses 8% 360PM (I self manage)10% 150Profit 283I'm on my second set of tenants too.

There is a second floor not shown in these pictures that also has significant damage too...the entire house has smoke damage. 

You don’t go to the doctor and ask them to diagnose a sore tooth, so why ask a non investor their opinion?

I knew not to completely trust the peanut gallery.Anyway, I ran into this too.

Some sponsors have more automated processes where it's easier to serve lower investment amounts so you may try doing a Google search too. 

I'd go back through your analysis with a fine tooth comb to ensure your #s are solid.

Much as I’ve benefited from the U.S. tax system and the opportunity it’s provided me, which I am grateful for, I see the signs of social erosion everywhere and a legitimately disaffected populace.