What is this as a percentage of cost?

I boycott ATM's for this reason; I walk by one and I go on a 5 minute tirade about the percentage they are taking, people laugh and shake their head....

You send out a lot of marketing and a certain percentage will respond and be a deal.

I heard there might be a percentage calc that is used when factoring in the amount that will qualify for reserves (maybe 60% figure of the total appraisal).

If I were him at that age (only 2 years ago ;)), I would evaluate my debts and think about what my compound losses would be vs my student loan pay off expenses and figure out an acceptable percentage to pay it.If he were under 18, I would suggest a self directed CESA account for this to help future school expenses.I think he should definitely open a self directed Roth IRA, start playing with tax lien certificates in his investment accounts.

That will give you a percentage return for your money. 2) Calculate your total return on investment (ROI).

If it makes you feel better @Karen Margrave - your "vote percentage" is way higher than mine!

What is your cash return percentage on commercial prices versus residential prices?

A conventional bank, local or not, will only lend a percentage of what it's worth now so you'll cash for down payment and rehab and all holding costs.

Time is a very scarce resource...your overall ROI percentage might be higher with SFR's right now however the total dollar amount of income can be much larger with apartments.