we ran into this in FLA  a few years back when I had 4 starts and I exited that market.. permits  sub base all pretty tough for someone who is not there and already knows the systems hands down and has a devoted loyal sub base.. thats the key in my mind.

Hi Derek,Based out of Surrey, BC and thinking of investing in the states as well.

Another variable in the amount of rent that a Section 8 tenant can pay is HUD limits their rent payment based on the amount of their income. 

Run your numbers based on youre required return given what youre likely to have to spend and the amount of headache, risk, and work you have to do.

Now all taxes are based on a super low rate you can’t fight. 

Hi Todd, Dayton based here.

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I’m based in Atlanta, GA, and currently exploring passive real estate opportunities in the area.

Based on what my real estate agent thinks that this quote will be, roughly, and the after repair value, it looks like I could buy this property in cash, spend a month or two fixing the damage, and then put a mortgage for roughly 1.6x what I paid for it and thus have a cash flowing property at a few hundred dollars per month and a little more money in my bank account ready for a down payment on the next deal.

Since you know what you need to buy it at and an average rehab cost, I would say $50-70k for a cosmetic flip, set the ARV based on the sample you choose and doing comps and ask them if they would invest in a deal similar to this.