We back into the "strike price", meaning the maximum price we're willing to pay for a property, by starting with a conservative ARV and then backing off our required profit, the rehab cost, the time value of money (carrying costs and interest), and a contingency reserve for unexpected expenses.

Given your focus on equity and scaling for future development, targeting properties where you can force appreciation through value add renovations seems like a natural fit.

If they really are, you should ask for copies of city permits and proof passed inspection.Fitzgerald-Marygrove Neighborhood average property value is only $87,549, making it a Class C-Minus Neighborhood (in our opinion).

To achieve this, rural areas need innovative infrastructure and values that supports people as they age.

In Phoenix, for instance, I’ve watched investors bring in a local property management crew who know how to squeeze every last dollar of value out of a rental, or partner up with local 1031 exchange specialists like AccuTitle to keep the paperwork tidy.

:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

The plant has added no value to the area during this time but rather has served as wasted space and an eyesore for residents.

●Value Beyond Price.

Adding livable space or smart home features can significantly boost home value.

This is an issue in Reno, NV with many multifamily properties where an older owner has not raised the rent in years and their selling agent thinks the property is worth market value, it's not and there is usually lots of deferred maintenance.