In the long term  expect RE to appreciate at a rate equal or greater than CPI.  

I'd suggest checking local Airbnb/VRBO data or using AirDNA to see occupancy rates and average nightly rates in the area.

Hey,I was asked what a typical Gator Method deal looks like recently.Each Gator deal I do is different in some way, but here’s how a recent one played out.It was with someone who’d already found a property AND they’d got a buyer for it.I didn’t have to do ANY of that work.All they needed was the earnest money for the deal which is why they reached out to me.We talked on the phone and agreed on my rate for the investment.I then sent him the paperwork and wired the money.Simple.And the result?

Here is the source for the commission rate, right from the Sitzler NAR lawsuit judgement (bold text added):"In addition to training, Plaintiffs have presented expert testimony showing that Section 2-G-1 had the effect of stabilizing commission rates.

My gross income is a bit less than $7k (and I'm renting near top of market rates) with minimal repairs ($2k/y), but...1.

Plan to make some tenant improvements to push rents closer to market rate for the area.

Key Deal Points:Loan Amount: $88,000Lien Position: 1st position Purchase Price: $120,000Appraised Value: $250,000Interest Rate/Return: 11% annual returnTerm: 5-year balloon (meaning the entire principal and interest must be paid at the end of the term)LTV ratio: 35.2%---Licensed Lending company for contractsRMLO package completed on buyersServicing company for payment

No fee's when I access rate is a tad higher.

Maybe interest rates will go down. 

Does Trump's election yesterday, with presumed higher GDP growth and higher inflation (Tariffs/Deficits), which means higher 10 yr and Cap Rates, change timing of CRE acquisitions?