Last time the economy had a total meltdown in conjunction. 

________________Ask: 285k3bdrm, 2half bath2 car garageNo mortgageNo H.O.AA.R.V = $310k - $331k( $25k spread)$310k x .70% = $217k ( $93k spread) - $ 65,100 (30% repairs)- $ 32,550 (15% closing)- $21,700  (10% profit)= $97,650 (max offer)( $212,350 spread)___________________I figure that since me and a rehabber are going to be involved in helping a seller by buying their property, that my profit will be mixed in with the rehabbers and in order for me to make a profit I have to make sure the rehabber makes a bigger profit.

I recently helped my parents move from the suburbs back into Boston (Jamaica Plain) so that they're both closer to work, their doctors, supermarkets, as well as no longer dependant on a car with access to fairly good transportation options (Orange Line) as their reflexes and need for busy days start to slow.When my parents moved into the house that I helped them buy, we ended up starting to learn about being a landlord when renting out their house in the suburbs.  

Bought a 1/1 SFR with a detached one car garage and a bonus storage room in east oakland at $100k in April 2014. 

The other thesis is that interest rates are going up because the Fed feels more comfortable with the economy improving, which generally leads to increased rents, which offset the impact on price.

If it is so great, why I am advised by the guy who repairs my car to not use it?

I know most agents and sellers are using point 'n shoot cameras, nothing wrong with that if you know how to use them.If I were a seller, and I saw images of my house being marketed with dark rooms, pictures of just a closet door in a room (yes, I've seen that), a picture of a toilet, yard with every imaginable toy and junk thrown all over, and even a listing with a caption that said "great 2 car driveway, not shown due to photo angle", I'd be very upset.

I am in an area of Arkansas that has a pretty solid economy.

I think the major pros of multi-unit are economies of scale...only 1 roof to replace, etc.

Even $200b is a small number when it comes to the economy. $750 per head in additional bank liquidity.