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Not enough interest made on the loan and small assets typically in micro towns they have no clue how to dispose of the asset if they foreclose. 

It would be silly to say that a SFH rents for $2000 per month, therefore needs $200 allocation, but same structure across town with rents of $4000 per month, needs $400 allocation.Having said that, I wanted to know, for those with investing in SoCal, how much do you estimate vacancy, maintenance, and CapEx?

Although I've been looking for SFHs in the AZ market, this town home caught my eye because of the stability of the property and how long this particular unit has sat on the market. 

East side of town not too rough How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Big Bear has also become a major destination for Nevada dwellers, so not just Californians any more, and the town is growing like crazy.

I don't even hear the nicknames "Methmont" or "Stabmont" being used much anymore ;) Not to be a stickler but I wouldn't really call it "outside Denver" as it's 45 minutes away and a distinct town from the metro, not a true burb like Arvada, Westminster, Lakewood, Littleton, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Aurora, Greenwood Village, Commerce City, Northglenn, Englewood, Glendale, Thornton etc.etc.etc....

I am looking at a house in a rural area (nearest town population is 600) The numbers on the place look good for a fix and flip, but there is a cellphone tower right across the road from the house.

I am looking in Mid-town/North Atlanta area mainly.

Take a look at the areas around your town that are selling quickly and what numbers they tend to bring.