If your monthly income is $8,000, you could get approved for a mortgage payment of around $2,000–$2,500.Credit Score: For investment properties, a score above 700 is ideal.Down Payment: Investment properties generally require a 20-25% down payment, so for a $300,000 property, expect to need $60,000–$75,000 in cash.

I'd be happy to share our numbers and let you know what to expect and to look out for if you're thinking of going the arbitrage route.

Mostly I'm just trying to keep track of things for my own purposes to make sure I'm getting what I expect and the properties are performing the way I expect. 

Don't think about or talk about these things casually because you will be setting an unrealistic expectation with the tenants. 1.

Tools like Cozy or Buildium can streamline processes.Understand Legal Obligations: Stay updated on Colorado landlord-tenant laws to ensure you're compliant with security deposits, lease agreements, and eviction processes.Effective Communication: Set clear expectations with your tenants about communication channels and response times.Regular Inspections: Schedule periodic visits or hire someone to conduct property inspections to catch minor issues before they become major problems.Final ThoughtsWeigh the pros and cons based on your circumstances.

Needless to say, that killed the deal.So yes, in today's environment you need some value add strategy if you expect to have some net positive cash flow at the end.

@Hanzel Ana Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a Class A property in Class D area, what quality of tenant will you get?

When it comes to all the cost and growth assumptions one thing I lack is the experience to understand what to expect... so most long term inputs are educated guesses.

Ton of growth happening in Bartow county and I'd expect it to trickle out to rome.Rome is significantly cheaper than cartersville and I'm expecting that gap to narrow over the next decade.

The residents do not seem to be STR friendly, so I would expect more restrictions in the months and years to come.