My valuation shows negative cash flow.

I understand the basic concept but would love to hear your insight as well.2.

Talk with the agent who has the most listings similar to your concept.  

Add in inflation on everything but especially home owners insurance and the expenses are significantly higher than just a couple years ago.  1% rent to purchase ratios have negative cash flow and the average ratio is below 0.5%.  

JD yes I realize you didn’t invent the concept of equity harvesting.

If you are interested in hearing some differing opinions on the multifamily market, check out the BiggerPockets podcast episode I just recorded with Matt Faircloth:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-876Despite my current negative feelings on the large Multifamily market, you’d likely be better off investing in a syndication today than 1-2 years ago—it was the shift in the environment (rent growth, interest rates, etc) that caused the ills in the industry that sparked much of the posts you’re reading.  

I have no recommendation positive or negative.

Actually, the majority probably are somewhat reasonable in their expectations and although their questions may smack of naivety, they just want some knowledge at to real estate investing.However, for the minority that come to the forum with an “attitude”, they seem to possess all the negative characteristics of entitlement.  

Negatives to VA Loans- Seller pays for termite Inspection-Termite damage needs to be repaired- VA property condition requirements- Longer close times- VA borrowers are typically, but not always, First Time Home Buyers, so all the perils that go along with that.- VA Borrowers very often tends toward very subpar lenders like USAA for instance.

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