However, I'm not quite sure how to evaluate a home as an investment since the up front costs are so much higher and the mortgage terms are so different. 

They referred us all their business, but didn't like our TakeOver Evaluation Videos that showed too many renovation issues.

Sure, there are going to be people who fail but if you truly try and make your best effort and do your own due diligence by evaluating these properties, inspection, ARV, etc. and really learning the strategy of both BRRR and turnkey fix and flip, it will work.You need to build a strong and trustworthy team on the ground.People nowadays quit the second something gets hard.

I have evaluated it to be able to cash flow as a STR with the lender special rate, even with a conservative 48% occupancy. 

Leveraging Robbie's local market expertise, we quickly evaluated the property's potential.

Leveraging Seth's local market expertise, we quickly evaluated the property's potential.

I learned about the free tools - Zillow, Trulia, Bing Maps, Netronline - how to check title, get BPOs, where to look for bank contacts and sources, how to evaluate the property and develop a bid based upon my initial selected exit and to view REAL deals in progress and watch the results, good or bad.

Study prices in home improvement stores like Home Depot to get a good idea of what everything costs, and log it on a spreadsheet.

Evaluate historical and current vacancy rates, aiming for decreasing trends.Demographics: For younger populations, focus on proximity to parks and schools.

Hello Everyone,I am currently evaluating options for property that involves :4 complete & Leased apartments&4 non-finished  townhomes.I had the 4 completed units for the last 10 years and decided to add some townhomes to the property.