Compare that to a business/company.

Many times if it sounds too good to be true it is. 5% down and 5% on a rate would be well below industry average currently

Love that you've had plenty of experience in the real estate industry. 

The second habit that has helped me track my finances is that I’ve created a personal spreadsheet that I fill out at least once a month that tracks certain financial metrics I’m interested in comparing.

They push so much information & it is more than needed & priced high compared to other options.

We had to get an industrial length snake to get at the problem as the sewer line was about 150’ long.

🏡 Real Estate Industry changes here!

I have done this few times and then compared the sold price to my numbers.

Create a simple spreadsheet or written list to compare the features of each and identify the ones that align with your requirements.

Quote from @Zachary Deal: A lot of investors utilize the BRRRR strategy in those markets as there is relatively high rents compared to the value of the properties!