When evaluating such deals, when does it make sense to purchase a property that can be fixed and refinanced to maintain ownership, while also allowing for the construction of a duplex on the additional lot, thus maximizing the return on investment for both the lot and the property?

Hi David, be sure to conduct thorough due diligence on the property and evaluate its investment potential before proceeding with any financing arrangement.

Each structure has its pros and cons, so it's essential to evaluate them carefully based on your individual circumstances.Ultimately, navigating the transfer of a property to an LLC can be complex, especially when dealing with mortgage lenders' policies and requirements.

Investment analysis often revolves around understanding exit cap rates, or terminal cap rates, as a major lens through which we evaluate deals.

Following and reading through this thread as I am in a similar position to the original poster.I have evaluated some of the programs out there such as Brad Sumrock, Gino, Rod K, and others ..For me, the value has to come from the ability to have access to people who can help provide deal flow and others who are in a similar position as I am that would be willing to partner with complimentary skillsets. 

Please elaborate on why each is essential and how they contribute to a company's overall performance and reliability.Similarly, provide a list of red flags or negative traits that indicate a subpar or potentially problematic property management company, with explanations on how these might negatively impact my real estate operations.Create a scoring or rating system that I can use to objectively evaluate and compare each property management company based on the traits and skills identified earlier.

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Each investor who evaluates your deal will have their own plans for it in terms of rehab & contractor pricing.

I hope pondering my points provides items to consider and that they are at least evaluated for likely validity for future acquisitions.good luck and learn as much as you can with this purchase   

When creating your criteria, it is important to focus on the evaluation of the following qualities: • Capacity to pay: Does the prospective tenant have enough income to afford the rent and other expenses involved such as utilities or additional costs such as parking or storage?