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So your 35% operating expenses makes sense and seem plenty conservative to me.  

I guarantee virtually no one is meeting that rule in SD because they're all on here looking to buy in Cleveland or Detroit because in that market price to rent ratios are so askew that buying at a 50% discount probably doesn't get you the 1% rule. 

We complete renovated and turned into a successful operation with a current 11% rate cap. 

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To scale, replicate this winning formula in similar markets, optimize operations for Section 8 tenants, and consider networking with like-minded investors to uncover new opportunities and partnerships.

Commercial Revenue Generating properties like office buildings, apartment buildings, retail centers, etc (banks call it "CRE" lending) are typically evaluated from their net operating income, not gross.

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I just want to get the management side of things right if I were to commit virtually all of my resources to it.Best,Dustin The rule of thumb is somewhere between 80 and 150 units is when you will need FT maintenance (depending on age and amount of deferred maintenance).