You have to include the cost of your time and the work, especially on a "scary house" is daunting indeed. 

Most of my experience lies in the longterm rental property world, but we just picked up a short-term rental in Vermont and are going through the process of getting it ready to go.The property cost about $415k, and my insurance quote for homeowners + liability was about $4k, which seemed high to me.Obviously insurance quotes vary greatly by policy, but wanted to get a sense as to what others were paying and what provider they used.I am used to long-term rental policies, which seem to be less expensive.Thanks in advance!

However, opponents argue that privatization could disrupt mortgage affordability, increase borrowing costs, and reduce accessibility to financing for first-time homebuyers and small-scale investors.How Privatization Could Impact Real Estate InvestorsIf Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac transition to private entities, several key changes could affect real estate investors, particularly those relying on conventional financing.

The real prohibitive costs come from the legal, compliance, and reporting requirements of registering a security.

It will cost less than $150,000 and will need moderate renovation work.

Communicate expectations upfront—because once they start double-parking or treating the place like a frat house, it’s game over.Cameras, Cameras EverywhereYou’d think adults wouldn’t steal each other’s food, right?

What is the cost of real estate in the location?

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

Courtesy of the video, criteria to consider include Deal Type, Management Plan, Business Plan, Financing, Asset Class, Ownership Structure, Property Class, Location, Purchase Price, Rehab Costs, Risk Target, and ROE Targets.

Hi all investor here with a sfh property in Oklahoma, I have been having ongoing plumbing issues almost every week with toilet clogs etc since last year, and recently they had to repair the sewer lines and had to excavate the backyard and living room floors costed me tens of thousands of dollars.