That means in this case you would need to translate that "5" into actual dollars of cash flow per month, then multiply by 12 for the year.Now divide the cash you put in (actual cash, not the percentage) and that will tell you how long it will take you to recover your cost, and where that "cash flow" is now real, and not just a recovery of cost.So, on these cash flow deals (especially the ones you put in 30% of the purchase price), how long will it take you before you recover your cost (the cash you put in,...the DP)?

Quote from @Selina Giarla:All this being said...I CANNOT find a good deal.The proper translation of “I cannot find a good deal” is “I cannot find people stupid enough to leave money on the table.”The proper response to that is: “Why should they?”

Their substantial construction volume translates to favorable pricing and incentives for investment properties.

The language issue is significant, this is why (you'll love this) I engaged a prospective seller to help me with the translation.

It sounds like you don't want to do much which also translates into not a lot of value add so you might consider a conventional loan and more of a turnkey option.

This was in the context of adding value when selling a property, and it got me thinking how this translates to LT rentals.I have a 3/2 single family LT rental in a C class neighborhood in the Charlotte, NC metro area.

In my opinion, many traits that would make a successful real estate agent can translate to being a successful wholesaler.

FB seems to be getting some views but it doesn’t translate into anything.

These are all topics that will give you a leg up on flipping homes, and will translate directly to becoming profitable, faster.

That said, more inventory finally coming to market will likely translate to more options for buyers and fewer bidding wars, which typically keeps outsized price growth in check.