We've tried groups like Lima One and Kiavi, but they just don't work for our model — their DSCR underwriting is based on market rents, not actual lease terms, and STR want 12 month's of existing performance.Here’s an example deal:Purchase Price: $400,000Lease Terms: 3-year lease at $4,000/monthMarket Rent: ~$2,500/monthBecause DSCR lenders are using the lower market rent, we get capped on LTV and lose the leverage we need — even though our tenant-buyer is pre-approved, fully underwritten, and putting down 10%.We operate two private real estate funds and close 2–4 single-family homes/month for pre-approved rent-to-own tenants.

Quote from @Kevin Kirby: I’m working on a fix and flip deal and the biggest obstacles I’m running into are on the financing side. ( I feel pretty Naive and frustrated)Every hard money lender I’ve talked to wants me to bring a decent chunk of cash to closing (down payment, points, and closing costs).

In my eyes this would be great as she owes ~80k on the house at the moment and would be better to continue with the existing loan rather than starting a new one all together.

For many people, Friday means tying up loose ends, clearing inboxes, and trying to wrap up the week. For some in property management, it means scrambling to provide emergency updates to owners before the weekend.
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That said I feel there is no better place to invest than to invest in myself. 

@Andrew Foster some decent advice here, but also some feedback from those who really don't have enough info to support their perspective.Many DIY investors price repairs on materials only and forget about labor as they do their own work.We're a PMC in Metro Detroit, but here's how our process would work:1) MoveOut Video & Pics used to create Scope Of Work (SOW)2) SOW broken down into Priority Categories:- Health & Safety- Government Required (municipality/S8 inspection requirements)- Property Preservation- Marketing Impact / Tenant Retention- Miscellaneous3) Bids obtained if we feel work will exceed Owner Approval Threshold4) Bid sent & discussed with owner to, "redline to their budget"5) Work begins once owner approves & funds6) Completion video/pics providedOf course, while this is going on our Marketing Dept would be doing a rental analysis & ad, and discussing with owner.

The amenities are nice but it feels like we are losing interest in our own space and back yards.

The cash flow is non-existent and it's a townhome/condo that I feel won't appreciate.

Do you see more success with seller carry, master lease options, assumption of existing debt, or another structure?

I would like to make an offer for a multi-family home in Queens, NY. The home has one tenant that is not cooperating and is being evicted.How much lower can I go on the offer price due to the tenant? What are some str...