With interest rates holding steady (so far) and US Treasury yields hovering in the 4-5% range, many investors are weighing the pros and cons of staying in bonds versus seeking opportunities in real estate.

--Searching properties:Size: 0-2 bedroomsPrice range: 300k maxI've started looking on clasificados, and trying to determine where to search.

I looked at the market and see there's a large selection of 4bed/2bath homes in your price range.

Now the water issue is something.

Hi @Jinxiang XuFoundation repair is common but no pipeline replacement, it depends on the age of the property, but in your situation it could be due to the foundation work done.Service prices are in all ranges.

I’m planning to do this for 3 multifamily properties all located in MA, each ranging from 2 to 4 units.

If needed add a minimum of 15kModerate RehabCan save at least two of the following- Electric, Drywall, Flooring, Plumbing (likely touch ups in the other two)Redo KitchenRedo Existing BathroomsNo framing or architect plans neededPaintFinish BasementAdd a split unit to existing duct work (prevent from tearing up existing plaster/drywall)*Think of a grandma home that does not have knob and tube and has been on top of roof/windows so we aren’t as worried about mold/water damage*Light RehabComps do not need a finished basement or basement is finished to comp standardComps do not need HVAC or you can just add split unit to existing ductworkKitchenBathroomFloorsPaintNo major rehaul of mechanics needed (aka do not need to rip out walls)LipstickPaint, Floors, appliances in the most basic sense ARV Range Full Gut Moderate Light Lipstick +450 (A+) 150-300 N/A N/A N/A 380-450 (A) 90-120 70-75 N/A N/A 270-400 (B/B+) 85-100 60-70 N/A N/A 210-270 (B-) 75-80 60-65 45-55 N/A 170-210(C/C+) 65-75 50-60 40-50 15-30 140-170(C-) 60-70 50-60 35-45 10-20 120-140 (D) 55-65 40-50 25-35 5-15 Philly Neighborhoods Breakdown:A+ : Obvious Prime Real Estate.

Did nobody ever stop and say "oh, hey, maybe we should keep water pumps going because, ya know, no electricity no water pumping, NO WATER". 

Our investment to value (ITV) in the notes we purchase is usually in the 50-60% range, a significant amount of equity to protect our position and our private capital position. 

Well, we were just notified through a neighboring towns police dept that there is now a sex offender within range of us, less than 1000ft roughly.