You don't know if you don't ask.Great point! 

But I don't know.

Quote from @Zach Howard: Quote from @Jonathan Greene: If you are looking at properties in the US only on Zillow, and not seeing them in person (I know you are in Hong Kong), this is just an effort in futility because you can't underwrite single-family or small multifamily deals only online.

With your background in lease management and site selection, that could be a natural next step.Regarding STRs, I can understand the hesitation—accurate expense tracking is critical, and not having that data can make evaluating deals frustrating.

However, as noted above, you must demonstrate that you are serious and can successfully close the deal. 

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

There is no other way to get correct comps unless you know an agent who knows how to really run comps.

Purchase price: $57,500 Cash invested: $100 Sale price: $90,000 Small vacant lot, overlooking I-40 on the westside of Nashville How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Here's the breakdown:Financing: We used a seller carry deal with 25% down ($100k), a 30-year term (balloon in 10 years), and a 4.68% interest rate.

Quote from @Spencer Thomas: Quote from @Dominic Mazzarella: Quote from @Spencer Thomas: View report*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.What do you all think of the deal and how I analyze it?