We look at this metrics (among others) as fundamentals that very much so indicate a healthy market (healthy location) where not only there will be high demand for rental units but renters will actually be able to pay rent and even pay a premium for more modern (or renovated) units, giving us the opportunity to add value to our properties that way.I hope this helps.

If you have an old electrical panel for instance, it can be very costly to upgrade to a more modern service and panel. 

All general expenses (marketing, driving, technology etc.) are deductible in 2017.That is assuming you will flip it, as opposed to keep it as a rental.

@Mike Dymski  having been and worked for the 80s versions of modern day syndicators and having had a front row seat to the melt downs.. your exactly right it starts off very innocently.usually because they have so many investor in so many deals they don't want the word to get out that they have a bummer.... so lets just borrow from the reserve account of  Del Boca Vista Number 1 it will be short term loan we have the right to do it.. :)  then it just starts to go down hill.also many times these high flyers are very late to change their lifestyles.. and that adds to the cash flow stress.I mean I was totally stressed in those days I got wrapped up in a Civil rico with one of them..

Technology advancements such as email, phone calls, skype has enabled communication with a remote CPA to be seamless.

I think overall the kitchen is going to look very modern with the plans i have and attract great tenants.

Also, watch out for fees you may not even think about (because they don't occur in a "normal" transaction) like Hubzu's "Technology Fee" which can be sizable.

Modern day HML's who work with real estate investors assess a property based on it's ARV, which allows borrowers to get capital for the entire project.For example, if someone is purchasing a property for $100K, renovating it for $50K and expected ARV (After Repair Value) is $200K, then a lender may approve a loan for $150K.

He used his youth and the principles of the "snowball effect" to create generational wealth that can still be seen today with modern manWho was the first landlord?

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