This is why most forecasting is modelling the bottom of Class B/C would be around 6-7% cap rate.

And when you do a cash out refinance right before a sale (conventional wisdom says within 12 months or so) you are taking part of the profit out.The answer is to adjust your model just a little bit. 

If I were you, I would stick to the better situated markets and if the flip model is not working, focus on different strategies until you can make it work with necessary margin (especially on your first project where there will be a learning curve).

I would start getting rent rolls and historical financials and building out a model from there to then used as a basis for marketing materials for syndication.

Finally, each owner needs to carefully research anything related to their properties before they do anything, and not base their model on the points I highlighted to @Patricia Smith

The way the business model is presented is that everything will be well managed and the teams on the ground will meet your standards and have the necessary experience.

Would you pay for experience or expertise?

G'Day everyone,How many of you look to other successful companies in your niche and implement something they do within your business model?

This builds equity and cash flow while enabling people to live for free or at a significantly lower cost.Sweat Equity: To increase the value of their properties through renovations, repairs, or property management, some investors have depended on their own time, expertise, and labor.

Maybe with theoretically higher class tenants, but the same model.