I can’t emphasize this point enough.

I can’t emphasize this point enough.

When purchasing an investment property you should have introduced yourself, which I hope you have, via a letter to your inherited tenants detailing and emphasizing that you are the new owner or manager, the rent due date, rent amount and new contact and mailing information. 

So, when you ask for an equity stake, you ought to emphasize your long-term commitment to the property via continual servicing.

Of course this brings with it the need to emphasize "forced" appreciation as we can't count on the economy at large to drive appreciation for us like so many of the larger operators can.

After reading the Bigger Pockets BRRRR book, the "find your Rockstar" emphasized finding a rockstar real estate agent first.

After reading the Bigger Pockets BRRRR book, the "find your Rockstar" emphasized finding a rockstar real estate agent first.

I cannot emphasize the importance of a good agent that understands investing and what you are looking for in terms of your numbers.

We typically buy a little under 1%, because I am emphasizing equity, but if you focus on cash on cash return you will be at 1% or even a smidge over.  

I'd emphasize finding a GOOD attorney and CPA.