I'm asking because in evaluating gross rents vs actual net operating income, I'm trying to determine which properties offer a value add opportunity by cutting bloated costs.

We're looking to start scaling up, but may end up not making that next purchase until the market becomes less bloated where we are.

There's a third, but it's in deferment until next April so it's not currently hurting me.The current goal is to improve my credit score over the next 4-6 months (I've got a few methods, just don't want to further bloat an already long post), continue researching properties online and getting a sense of my market, and then start talking to banks more aggressively and actively looking for our first multifamily to hack.The step I took on Tuesday might not be much in terms of being closer to owning an investment property, but going from reading articles/blogs/forums and listening to podcasts to actually taking some action is huge no matter how small that action is.Thanks for the knowledge, inspiration, and encouragement BP!

Since buying an older property in 1904, the insurances uses ACV, I am having problems understanding what I think are higher rates.Could anyone assist in a reputable insurance dealer that will not bloat costs in addition to offering assistance in factors to look at when buying insurance.

Maybe now the owners can get the amount they wanted 2 years ago and they'll still be open to selling.I make those suggestions because I've been on a large number of wholesaler lists here in Chicago and the vast vast majority are complete garbage, like properties that are on the MLS for less and/or pending, are currently listed, extremely bloated ARVs, etc.

My realty school really bloated the Nevada Law section and there is just way too much in there.

I now have about $4000 start up CASH to work with, and the ONLY monkey to whip now is getting thru these lending requirements put on us hardworking HONEST consumers by the bloated whales down @ Nosebleed national bank and trust!!

Different types of real estate will offer different rates of return (even in a bloated area)... condos might have hit a ceiling, but perhaps multi-units can be found for a bargain?

The earlier you start, the better.I'm a student myself at UVA and I'll buy a multi-family in the area as soon as I move back to the states.Just think further outside Charlottesville- the market is really bloated.

Those numbers sound a bit bloated.