HOA's take a substantial amount of control away from the owner and the monthly dues will always have a negative impact on your cash-flow.

After ten years compounding at 5% that amount would be worth $1,348,602, which would really be $1,256,344 after accounting for LTCG @ 15% (1,348,602-733,500 * .15).Final amount for condo conversion: $1,256,344Pros: After money is reinvested, passive incomeCons: Taxed twice, once on sale, once when investments are sold, no real control over money once investedScenario 2: 10 year holdI pasted my numbers at the bottom of this post so it's easier to see, but my thought process was as follows:1) Calculate value based on reasonable appreciation trends, plus cash flow.

For more precise estimates of rental revenue, think about speaking with nearby property managers or real estate brokers that focus on rental properties.Closing costs: Compute the closing expenses for the duplex purchase, taking into account attorney fees, title insurance, property taxes, appraisal fees, and loan origination fees.

While you can’t completely control who applies to live in your properties, you most definitely can find areas that are popular with students, young professionals, families, etc. 4) just as important as finding the property, you need to have an exit strategy in mind for the property.

Yes that seems like the route I will take as prices are out of control where I am.

The filing means the BK trustee now controls all of the assets of the debtor.

Hey mate,Agreed that many PM's suck and it's very hard to find a good one.But I also believe that managing out of state is suicide.Do your best to control the emotions and to think smart in moments of despair 🙏Take the time in finding another trusted PM.Just my opinion.Much success.

I had to do some serious damage control, smoothing things over and assuring them that I had their backs.

Once they realize that you are firm and willing to walk away, then you control the deal by giving the buyer the opportunity for them to purchase their own appraisal. 

They're out of everyone's control as investors.