I think they like to be able to open the door (or keep the door open) knowing no one can get in. I

But ask for photos, repair done on it and conditions they are in.  I

The tenants claimed it was this color when they moved in. I

Another situation you might get lucky in is if you find someone that was trying to be an investor and bought several properties but couldn't juggle everything so has filed bankruptcy.

The truth is that this loan is very complex, and is really designed for traditional home owners to purchase a new home and slap some paint and carpet in. I

If the ARV is 85k then your all in is almost 60k ($59500).

“Hi _____,I noticed that you recently requested to connect with a CPA in _______. I

I am struggling because this probably is not the best "investment" home, but it is one the family will be comfortable in. I

If we were to rent out the front house that we currently live in, I would estimate it to be about $3500 or more for it, since it was remodeled, and it looks great.Analysis:So I did the math (high level) using 2 different scenarios.Scenario 1: If both the houses were rented.Property/Deal ProfileGeneral GuidelinesPurchase Price700,0001 Percent Rule (%)0.857142857Down Payment (%)3.50%50 Percent Rule3000Down Payment ($)24500Cap Rate8.214857143Interest4%Cash-on-Cash Return26.73744578Term (years)30Loan amount687,321IncomeCash FlowRental Income 12500Total Monthly Income6000Rental Income 23500Total Monthly Expenses5075.33Laundry IncomeStorage IncomeMisc IncomeTotal Monthly Cash Flow924.67Total Monthly Income6,000Total Annual Cash Flow11096.04ExpensesCash-on-Cash ReturnTaxes750Down Payment24500Insurance58Closing Costs0Water/SewerRehab Budget30000GarbageMisc Other-13000ElectricGasTotal Investment41500HOA FeesLawn/SnowVacancy200Repairs200CapExProperty Mgmt.Mortgage Insurance Premium586.33Mortgage3281Total Monthly Expenses5,075.33Cash-on-Cash Return26.73744578 Based on the above analysis, here are the key takeaways – 1)The property cash flows - $924/month 2)Cash on cash return is 26% which is pretty good in LA I reckon.3)The main thing I would like to note is the solid Cap Rate of 8.2Scenario 2: The actual scenario with only one rental income since we moved into the front house.Property/Deal ProfileGeneral GuidelinesPurchase Price700,0001 Percent Rule (%)0.357142857Down Payment (%)3.50%50 Percent Rule1250Down Payment ($)24500Cap Rate2.214857143Interest4%Cash-on-Cash Return-74.46737349Term (years)30Loan Amount687321IncomeCash FlowRental Income 12500Total Monthly Income2500Rental Income 20Total Monthly Expenses5075.33Laundry IncomeStorage IncomeMisc IncomeTotal Monthly Cash Flow-2575.33Total Monthly Income2500Total Annual Cash Flow-30903.96ExpensesCash-on-Cash ReturnTaxes750Down Payment24500Insurance58Closing Costs0Water/SewerRehab Budget30000GarbageMisc Other-13000ElectricGasTotal Investment41500HOA FeesLawn/SnowVacancy200Repairs200CapExProperty Mgmt.Mortgage Insurance Premium586.33Mortgage3281Total Monthly Expenses5075.33Cash-on-Cash Return-74.46737349In the actual scenario, I am paying $2575 every month towards the house.

I never receive responses so Im always scared to go all in. I