The inputs for the image in this screenshot are as follows:500k purchase price duplex.Rent each side for 2k/month (this is after you move out)5% down paymentClosing costs: 7k6.4% interest rateInsurance: $250/monthUtilities (paid by owner): $400/monthVacancy budgeting: 5% of monthly rentMaintenance budgeting: 8% of monthly rentCapEx budgeting: 7% of monthly rentEven though you are negative $312/month after budgeting for future expenses, your net worth ROI is massively positive.

Offer higher down payments to stand out from the competition.Counteroffer until you are sure the seller won’t budge on their position.

Hopefully they can figure out a way to combine the positives of Orlando and Cancun.   

Hi All,I'm in a position where I am Mid-Construction on a new home build and need financing to complete the project.

Having a significant other definitely changes things, but for me it's been very positive :)

Racine has some strong issues that will take time to clean up even if Microsoft is a positive influence. 

RUBs are not based on consumption, therefor tenants/residents lack positive reinforcement (lower overall rental expense) to conserve water or even report a cycling toilet. 

:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

Based on your information, it may appear no2) The second question is whether the property will generate positive rental income over a 3-5 year period, after normal depreciation.If it is, and it is significant, it may be worthwhile to get a cost segregation.

The goal is all time positive cash flow, decent appreciation as LTR to buy and hold.