It’s essential to consider factors like payment plans, projected infrastructure developments, and the track record of the developer to make informed decisions.The most successful investors are those who carefully analyse the potential of each project rather than being swept away by the allure of glossy marketing.

Hi All. I'm diving into some of the public county-level Zillow data. One metric they provide is new construction sales, which I can use to calculate % of total sales and see whether that value is trending up or down.M...

@Stephen Hood your idea is solid and shows good potential, but here are a few things to consider:Private Lender Terms: Ensure the lender agrees to the 1% origination fee and $2K monthly payments—some may require a higher interest rate or balloon payment at the end.Timeline for Sale: Factor in potential delays with selling your current property or completing renovations on the new one, as these could impact your refinance timeline.Refinance Feasibility: Confirm with lenders that refinancing at $500K is realistic, especially after recent rate increases and appraisal expectations.Exit Plan: Have a backup plan in case the market shifts or repairs take longer than expected, such as extending the private loan or bridging with a HELOC.If you can lock in favorable private loan terms and stay realistic about costs and timelines, this could work well.

Other "products" (i.e. student apartments) that are farther away will always have better amenities than I will, however location seems to be the primary factor for the students.

Whether that is identifying top 3 neighborhoods, driving homes, reviewing your budget etc.

I would have never suspected giving somebody who has no money and no experience to buy real estate would not get returnedOh and your payday lending loan is also not securedI remember when I used to drive by stores like this called payday loans and pawnshops - which atleast there you had to give up your Casio watch

Enjoy that music--this is definitely a moment when agents who can say no, and drive action--will see some serious benefit. 

I was back out the next day putting up sticky notes, and we continue doing that every weekend along with driving for dollars (D4D).Our real goal is to focus on BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat).

They will evaluate critical factors like land grades, water and sewer systems, and overall feasibility.

I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23If a purchase, you also generally need reserves / savings to show you have 3-6 month payments of PITIA (principal / interest (mortgage payment), property taxes and insurance and HOA (if applicable).