But having $15k into a $150k purchase is still fairly attractive compared to the usual 25% down you would have to put in.

I feel having a privacy fence attracts a higher end tenant and keeps the neighbors for being such a huge impact on your rents. 

If you are looking to install new flooring, Then vinyl tile flooring will make you choose a flooring material that is both durable and attractive.

Your cap rate is quite attractive, but probably normal for upstate New York.

Based on your experience i'm sure you will be approved for funding with other programs.(2) Through Hard Money Loans,we also have attractive Loan programs for Multifamily financing and Our Rental Loan programs is also very good.

I find McAllen attractive because I just like areas with warmer climate, are with new developments streets and new homes (kinda reminds me of parts of CA and Nevada in the earlier days because it got too expensive), large population growth in the foreseeable future, city in a business friendly state in general, surprisingly good school ratings (not sure how accurate this info is though), and not widely known yet compared to other cities.Being from out of state, which area in this city has the highest potential for rental appreciation?

But this is a great opportunity as you can borrow from private lenders, upgrade the property to attract new tenants and 6 to 12 months later, refinance through the bank.

Yes the long term equity building is definitely very attractive in a market like Denver.

Since its growing at a decent pace,  the option of just buying and forgetting it seems very attractive.   

I have family in that area and it's not a highly desirable area to rent most people in that area have been there most their lives and rarely attract folks who have no ties to the area.