How did you arrive at the 12,000 down payment? 

Don't wait until the recession arrives to sell underperforming assets Increase cash reserves– whilst this can decrease returns it is all about being able to weather the storm, cash is king!

I am also actively working a 12 month marketing\ lead generation plan so when I arrive on Oahu in June I can move forward with lead generating and tracking leads quickly.

I bought it "as is" and arrived a few weeks later to check it out, it was just as I remembered, clean but in need of a little update.

how did you arrive at a 5% vacancy factor.

@Paul Papamarkos how did you arrive at 1% capex.

I have no doubts that the appraiser will be able to arrive at the $249,000 dollar amount on a purchase transaction but my refi appraisals always seem to come in a little low. 

@Jesse Barahona I'm always curious how people arrive at a CAPEX budget.

@Moises Villasenor so how did you arrive at your capex number.My capex budget includes but not limited to: roof 25 year life span, floors 10  year life span, appliances and hot water heater 12 year life span, hvac 20 year life span, bath and kitchen 20 year life span.

Shortly after arriving I met a neighbor walking her dog and she wanted to know if I was purchasing the house.