Don't let any mentor or coach tell you can do these for zero down.Usually you can find these for $15,000 or so in “up front” money.Here are the differences and why it can be done.By buying “off market”, the selling price can be reduced by the amount of the fees the seller would have to pay, if they used a real estate agent.

A CPA might look at doing a cost segregation to accelerate depreciation, an installment sale to spread the gains over time, or structuring the sale as an asset versus stock sale to reduce taxes.

Can the rehab costs be reduced? 

When you go to resell, NOI is higher due to reduced expenses, dividend by CAP rate and you have your elevated sales price.

Not many to reduce rate, as they are still somewhat unchanged. 

The combination of lower down payment + seller credits can dramatically reduce the cash you bring to the table.

For the housing market, higher rates mean mortgage interest stays elevated, squeezing affordability which reduces demand.

You asked about short-term rental property demand and mid-term rental property demand in other areas besides yours and thoughts on managing these properties.First off, short-term rentals are a great property class to own, especially if you "materially participate" with 500 ours in the management of your property for the IRS to consider it an active investment and able to write down your active or W-2 income with the expenses, bonus depreciation, and cost segregating the property for additional depreciation to reduce your income taxes.There is short-term rental demand in many communities in Michigan because we have so much coastline and natural beauty as well as university, business, and hospital stay demand.

It’s faster, cheaper, and immediately reduces tenant complaints.4.

Additionally, buying in bulk can lead to discounts, which helps in reducing overall costs.