All Forum Posts by: Jessie Niu

What do you have to offer? Funds? 

 That's true!!

 Thanks Jacob, if I use your formular, the cashflow is about $350.

Thanks Jon. Good points!

I wish I were single which would give me much more flexibility, I have a toddler but school district is not an issue at this point. I think for me at this point, is more for feeling secured that we live in an decent area with a kid, not the most desirable area, but decent enough and also close to work. Based on the history of the purchasing price, there's not much of appreciation on the property. :( I also read that we shouldn't speculate the appreciation but should focus on cashflow instead?

Thanks Andrew!

Yes the deal analysis was for both sides rented out.

A newbie's dilemma: I am looking for an owner-occupied duplex, but the ones in the area that’s suitable for us to live are just not producing enough cashflows (the mortgage is a lot higher etc). The # on cheaper ones make so much more sense, but I don’t want to live in those areas. I feel that I am over-paying for owner-occupied duplex for the investment purpose, yes I can live on one side and have part of my living cost paid by the tenant, but what happens after I move out?

I did deal analysis at BP, only less than $100 positive cashflow, cap rate 5.3%, the rent definitely doesn’t meet the 2% rule, actually only 0.95%. I can get the same rent with a duplex that’s almost 50~60k less, but the area is not as decent. Should I make compromise due to owner-occupancy?

Happy birthday Josh! A great year ahead!!!

Welcome! 

Hi David, for investors like me who only have one duplex so far, will your company consider managing it? 

I recommend that you join local RE networking groups such as COREE, I love it .