Real estate's "gross rent multiplier" is Wall Street's "sales to revenue",  "cap rate" is roughly "P/E ratio".When evaluating markets and investments I tend to start with GRM (or lazily the 1% rule), then attempt to return a cap rate based on assumptions about costs, then I work my way to multiple years of projections (assumptions about inflation, amortization, tax benefits, etc), and if I am partnering with one of my smart friends I have to pull up an IRR (internal rate of return).I also look at regional employment levels, median income to rent ratio in the zip code etc. 

When you researched markets like Austin las Vegas Miami, those markets have higher land cost and are more cyclical in nature tend to have larger price swings compared to regions with lower land costs.

In many cases, it weakens the lender's position as they did not underwrite the buyer and an owner-occupant tends to pay better than non-owner-occupants.

I tend to use 8% for vacancy, 5-10% for repairs depending on the condition of the property, and 7-9% for cap ex.

After working on the management side, I'm thrilled to take on new challenges in real estate and I'm eager to connect, learn, and grow within this field with everyone.I'd love to connect with other women in the Salt Lake/Utah/Weber/Davis county areas!

Especially in Kansas City- where the properties tend to be older3.

I think many people get analysis paralysis and therefore people will tend to never invest due to the fear of losing money.

Title issues tend to be the fact pattern where properties are truly not financeable but that's rarely the case when you see the "cash only" adverts.Ultimately, proceeds will be transferred through a title company and its not as if the buyer is showing up with a duffel bag filled with cash.

That said, I’ve found that properties in C-class neighborhoods tend to perform best with Section 8 tenants.

They tend to stay to themselves, not a lot of company or complaints.