However, a common benchmark is aiming for at least 6-8% cash-on-cash return based on your total investment (purchase price + rehab + closing costs).Always factor in appreciation potential, tax benefits, and personal risk tolerance.

Cash Payment: Decide whether you'll finance the purchase or pay in full.Future Resale Value: Factor in potential appreciation of the property.2.

Hi @Matthew Mclean, feel free to reach out via email to any of the real estate-savvy CPAs here on BiggerPockets.

At one point, the borrower reached out directly and from then on I saw no reason to keep dealing with Safeguard.

My GC and I are visiting a property at 10 AM tomorrow that we are looking to potentially flip, however my concern is that there is only “street parking”, no driveway.

I'd sell because you are reaching the time when you lose the cap gains exemption and that $24K would take over 2 years of renting to get back.I had a condo that I owned for a long time and I sold it despite it being paid off and having long term tenants. 

@Sean MacDonaldThanks for reaching out, I appreciate your willingness to help and answer any questions.

It is cheaper then FHA mortgage insurance, and you can potentially drop it in the future without refinancing unlike FHA. 

What are the best methods for finding potential properties outside of the MLS?

Hi Kwanza,Bay Tek (650-204-1512) would be a great starting point, but I’d also recommend reaching out to Adler Builders (650-398-9030) and Mission Home Remodeling (415-855-7269) for comparable bids.In San Francisco, you’ll need a licensed General Contractor (GC) to pull the necessary permits.