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So I purchased a deal off market on a 20-unit multi-family property.Rents were $500-$600/unit whereas I rent them out Mid-Term for around $2,000/unit (market long term $900)I only had the funds to close + turn/furnish 5 out of the 20 units (plus do lots of external repairs).

Eventually in a city like Denver, the market should reach equilibrium, unless external factors (such as government), restrict new development.  

Stephen:Before we walk a property, we research the neighbourhood (going rent rates, vacancy rate, vandalism/crime rate, etc); and run the vendor supplied numbers (rent roll, operating costs) - adding in allowances for maintenance, management, and reserves for CAPEx, while modifying any excessively rosy numbers with estimates/extrapolations based on our experience.We eliminate 9 out of 10 properties before even booking a walkthrough.When you do walk the property, make note of the following: - condition of the envelope (walls/insulation, windows/doors, roof & external cladding);- electrical: breaker panels; grounded circuits (bring a tester); GFCI circuits in bath & kitchen, etc.;- plumbing: ABS vs cast iron or galvanized waste lines; galvanised vs copper or pex supply lines- HVAC: type of heating/cooling system(s); centralized vs separate; age of systems; etc.- finishes and flooring: cabinets, vanities, fixtures, floors, etc.

Tankless hot water and external mini-split HVAC to preserve all the basement space possible.

In a contracting business, success or failure is generally defined by the particular skillset and communication of the individual rather than external factors so I don't know that the franchise model will be a major advantage here.  

I expect them to stay long term, so ... we will do incremental items, but not full rehabs (they got re-piped water supply and new windows which are significant upgrades + the external appearance and laundry room upgrades). 

As external factors plays a role in REI you should not overlook small things which may ruin your investment goals.

The text, as I can see, is saying that the Grantor allows exclusively you, your heirs or assigns, among other external persons, to use the easement.

Minh,Yeah I think the fed is moving toward there version of austerity; financial repression:http://www.imf.org/external/np/seminars/eng/2011/res2/pdf/crbs.pdfIn which case the erosion of real-estate debt by moderate inflation, will be useful; assuming they can keep a handle on things and avoid the mentioned one scary wrench that goes counter to the whole cash-out refi repeat strategy; but yeah it’s in the feds interest to avoid deflation at all costs too; lets hope they can.That’s a good point on re-financing at rates lower to increase cash flow; you would also have the added value of that inflation lowered debt ($100 of debt is now $95); making up some of the 10% market correction.