(Smaller tenant pools, can't charge as much rent relative to ARV, etc.)That's a really interesting business model.

Home price: If it's a newer model home then you're in the right range.

However, because the online business model is so fantastic (it amazes me that someone would question why you would want to sell information online) it is ripe for swindlers, but I am sure you are savvy enough to know the risks.Of course I'm simplifying the process, I've been extremely motivated along the way, but in the process of learning what it takes to find a deal and bringing a deal to an investor there are tons of lessons and contacts that are made.Good Luck,Russell

There is money to be made with wholesaling but you need a business model that consistently provides you deals month after month.

If you build a business model based on that phony cash flow number, you're sitting yourself up for failure.Analysis assuming self management and expenses, capital and vacancy of 36%:Purchase price:$147,500 Rehab cost:$0 Rent:$1,500 Exp, vacancy, capital %:36%Loan rate:4.50%Loan term:30Down payment %:20%Down payment:$29,500 Loan amount:$118,000 P&I payment:$597.89 Expenses, vacancy, capital:$540 Net Operating Income:$960 monthly cash flow:$362.11 annual cash flow:$4,345.34 total investment:$29,500 Cash on cash return:14.73%

Went to a new subdivision to see a model and took my Chevy Cavalier.

I've done two rehabs was Realtor & bought a new construction model home.

She has indicated that at the very least she is not a good communicator, and if her business model is retail-centric, that won't work either.

I'm taking a real estate entrepreneurship course right now, does anybody on here use a ten year discounted cash flow model to analyze properties?

Mehran - you mentioned using a buy and hold strategy - are you utilizing this more as a cash flow, or appreciation model?