@Jock Tilghman I don't consider myself a very sophisticated investor but here's how I've been doing it: I simply wouldn't purchase a property if I wasn't very confident that it would rent for at least a $3-500 more than the monthly payment on a 30 year fixed mortgage.

There is some sophisticated planning that can be done to maximize the step up and accomplish your goals.

. :)  like I said for the nicer more sophisticated renter I get that for sure. ! 

Sophisticated investors invest on cashflow where the rents exceed the mortgage plus expenses (and enough money to pay for professional property manage to do our dirty work).Sophisticated investors look at the Rent-to-Value Ratio and look for at least 1% or more to be able to cashflow after expenses.

You wouldn't want to buy into an area that is declining rapidly where the tenant quality is decreasing along with the area.Bureau of Labor Statistics: Current Employment Statistics (CES)The Current Employment Statistics (CES) program produces detailed industry estimates of employment, hours, and earnings of workers on payrolls every month.

Hi Everyone -I am looking for some advice on what you are seeing property managers charge in New England for larger multifamilies, 50 units and above, including all the costs of employee payroll (leasing agents, site manager, etc) but excluding maintenance.

Sophisticated LPs call these sham deals. 

More sophisticated investors than me have said that duplex tenants in Indianapolis are headaches.

This is something added to an existing LLCAnd an S corp can actually COST you more than save you if you set it up too soon since now you have to pay for a corporate tax filing, payroll, more bookkeeping ect. 

Is it because whomever the (potential buyer) is dealing with (seller) may not be as traditional, or sophisticated when it comes to such a transaction.