With 5X leverage, a 4% long term appreciation becomes a 20% annual returns.

Even if you rent the house for $2,000 a month, you will still lose because of maintenance, vacancies, and the expensive mistakes common with newer investors.You can borrow up to 70% of the equity.

On paper some of these buildings had amazing metrics, excellent cash on cash returns, cap rates, etc, but when I looked at the buildings I found the neighborhoods were rough, there was poor management in place, there was lots of deferred maintenance to address.

The interior was outdated, the landscaping was overgrown, and several deferred maintenance issues were apparent.

At this point my average annualized return is about 45%. 

The structure is mainly appreciation-based, which minimizes tenant and maintenance risk. 

If you’re looking for ways to make the numbers work, sometimes that means evaluating different markets, financing options, or property management strategies that help mitigate risks like vacancies and maintenance surprises.You’re not alone in feeling like 2025 could go in multiple directions, but one thing remains true—real estate continues to be one of the strongest vehicles for long-term wealth when approached the right way.

Overcrowding can strain plumbing, electrical systems, and air conditioning, leading to expensive maintenance issues.

How much did you buy it for and what's your annual tax bill?

We've successfully delivered over 550 investment properties to over 180 clients worldwide following this process, and:Over 90% of clients have invested with us repeatedly, showing they are happy with their investments.Our average tenant stays over five years.2008 crash - Zero decline in rent and zero vacancies.COVID - Almost no impactEviction moratorium - Almost no impactFrom 2013 through 2023, the annual appreciation and rent growth rates were over 10% and 8%, respectively.Jonathan, I hope this helps.