If the index underperforms—or if caps and participation rates limit returns—you might not get the growth you expected.4.Other Funding OptionsFor most real estate investors, it’s worth comparing mortgages, HELOCs, or partnerships.

I forgot the poster, but the McDonalds man needs to get a taste of this reality.2nd point, rise before they trend back to where they are now is my expectation. 

North port is a great growing market, and I would expect that you will do very well on your first property. 

@Christian ArtusoSome mentors 'expect' things in return, which is how they want to operate. 

Hey Stepan, Some changes I'm advising and seeing my clients implement are expecting an extra 3 months of holding time and undervaluing the ARV just a bit due to high inventory on the market. 

So, if you aren't local you need to expect to be paying people.

I would be happy to jump on the phone with you and run through your expectations and see if we can build a relationship and get this next project of yours knocked out.

Happy to connect with anyone in the Denver or Chicago markets to learn more about what to expect. 

I end up spending 20k more than I expected.

SO expect to pay a premium based on what the potential value of the building can be once maximized and stabilized.