Savvy investors will see right through this but others will be like "oh they are experienced let me invest"...But others will not, and lets be real, someone providing a service or raising money for a sponsor is not equate to being able to manage a fund/syndication.

the ltc will always play into the equating on a fix and flip loan . its definitely possible for 10-15% down on purchase upto 100% of construction out there .

I would factor that into the equation in figuring out your next move. 

(Now, this "new listings" number is just one side of the equation. 

Of course no one goes into a deal expecting it to be bad so many investors unfortunately only calculate one side of the debt equation.

When you buy this triplex, you are only our of pocket $500/mo for a similar quality of life, that equates to "$1,000 net cash cash flow to you", since you are effective saving $1,000/mo versus your current living situation.

This is a difficult question to answer because having a midterm rental doesn't equate to a certain room count or configuration.

I know the big thing would be to factor that full heloc payment into your carrying costs equation. 

I'm sure there is way more headaches to factor into the equation that I am not aware of.

Afterward, return on equity makes more sense.Greg, I appreciate your response thank you.From the ROE equation I get 11% to get a mortgage and 8% ROE to continue without a mortgage.Here are some further thoughts below, I'd appreciate your thoughts or any holes you can poke in the logic:1.