Literally multiply $500 in the very beginning to now starting to grow a company that I will eventually be on top of the world.

In general, my investors are looking for:mid to high double-digit returnsI'm looking for 2x Equity multipliers (double your money projections) in 5 years or less.I am for opportunities that will give my investors the #triplewinCash Flow, Appreciation and Tax Savings.I might look at 90-100 deals before finding ones I want to invest personally and bring in investor capital.What are you all seeing?

Now multiply by 3-5 to see the value of $300-500/ cash flow on just one property.

Multiply this by 2400 to compare to a more traditional interest rate so 0.14% on the Sienna.

Real estate's "gross rent multiplier" is Wall Street's "sales to revenue",  "cap rate" is roughly "P/E ratio".When evaluating markets and investments I tend to start with GRM (or lazily the 1% rule), then attempt to return a cap rate based on assumptions about costs, then I work my way to multiple years of projections (assumptions about inflation, amortization, tax benefits, etc), and if I am partnering with one of my smart friends I have to pull up an IRR (internal rate of return).I also look at regional employment levels, median income to rent ratio in the zip code etc. 

By focusing on multiplying investor returns, we build lasting relationships based on mutual success.In this industry, it's not just about making money for yourself.

Flipping correctly is a great way to multiply your cash, then I would suggest purchasing a passive income property once you have enough cash for one + another flip.It all depends on how much time you put into your business and how smart you work to earn your properties. 

Originally posted by "Primo_Coach":Find a Realtor and take care of them and they will help you out with the ARV's.Then take the realtor's number and multiply by .77.

Right now Californians are willing to pay up, take a real ARV multiply 75% subtract a proper repair budget.

@Mike BecherIt may be difficult to find the calculator that you are looking for.This is because everyone's tax profile is different(some may be in a 0%, 10%, 12%, 22%, etc tax bracket.there are over 50 states and some states have different rules on addbacks of bonus depreciation/section 179 expense.Furthermore, some people's deductibility depends on whether they participate in the activity or don't.I can go on and on...but there is a lot of variables.With that said - you can get a good idea by taking your cashflow(adding back principal payments that were deducted) less depreciation and multiplying it by your marginal tax rate.If your total income is above $100,000. some of the losses may be limited.