Many laundromats take card payments these days, which is very helpful in verifying revenue.Look at the lease terms – long-term leases with reasonable rent increases are important for keeping costs predictable, and can also be important for securing financing.Also, check out the equipment and figure out what repairs or upgrades might be needed in the near future.

Here are the biggest mistaken assumption unsophisticated investors make when contemplating an investment in a deal1- that the Sponsor is an expert in the field of investment2- that investments, economic markets, financial markets are predictable with any accuracy3- that PROJECTED returns are PROMISED / GUARANTEED returns4- that because they NEED their investment to be liquid the sponsor will provide said liquidity5- that the “deal” is more important than the sponsor. 

Even creating a simple model to evaluate potential deals or predict returns could be a fun way to combine your interests while gaining hands-on experience.The most important thing is to start somewhere.

Let me explain.The goal of real estate investing is to allocate your capital in a low-risk investment that grows your net worth predictably over long periods of time - think at least decades if not longer! 

And you’re able to confidently predict an 16 - 18% annualized return COMPOUNDED ROI.  

Our investors benefit from immediate equity creation, and long term predictable cash flow, overall a great investment for us!

Audrey - Dave might disagree or add more context, but I think that predicting 5-year rent growth is a bit like forecasting the stock market 5 years from now. 

Do you have a prediction?

We all know the issues with trying to predict appreciation but with how he says (and I’ve seen) that land is disappearing in the area I feel confident that 5% is a solid number to use.Between cash flow and appreciation, I believe a person would be coming up 21,000 a year.

Real Estate Market Predictions for 2025Single-Family Homes: Prices will likely remain flat due to homeowners holding onto low-interest-rate loans, causing fewer properties to hit the market.