@Thomas Sheehanonly you can decide what makes sense for you financially, but I would not put $200-250K into a property to generate minimal cash flow. i look to minimize my outlays when I purchase.

It's crucial to evaluate how the deal performs with the new mortgage:Updated Financials After Refinancing: Market Value: $459,000 Mortgage Amount (80% LTV): $367,200 Equity: $91,800 Interest Rate: 5% (30-Year Amortization) Assuming after 12months the rate will drop to 5%Monthly Expenses: Mortgage Payment (5% Interest): $1,971 (Now you are paying interest and principals) Property Tax: $260 (assuming has been increased with a 4% from last year) Utilities: $361 Insurance: $104 (+4% Adjustment) Vacancy: $166 (now after 12 months we can assume we have some vacancy at 5% factor on annual rent) Repairs & Maintenance: $166 (now after 12 months we can assume we have repairs at 5% factor on annual rent) Total Monthly Expenses: $3,028Rent Income after 12 months assuming annual rent increase at 5% : $3,323Cash Flow: $295$ per month 😊Long-Term Gains: $5,418 Principal Paydown year 2 (this will increase each as you pay off your mortgage $36,720 Property Appreciation (assuming 8% per year) $3,540 Cash Flow (this will increase as rents rise)Total Annual Return on Investment: $45,678 with just $ $22,789 remaining in the deal.

This house isn't a homerun financially but I felt like it was a good one to start on..

It's business and financial literacy.

A costly example could be remodeling information claiming a permit was issued when there wasn't any in the county's records.

Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.

I believe they still hold the record of the most Governors who went to prison.

I feel that any investment that makes financial sense according to your goals is a good place to start.

Chad aka Coach Carson is an entrepreneur, writer, and teacher who used real estate investing to reach financial independence before the age of 37.

Investors typically want detailed financials and an agent can help you put together all these docs like rental history, expense reports, potential ROI projections, etc.