North Broward Area (Undergoing Gentrification)Type: Triplex Units: Two /1-bedroom units Current Rent: $1,500 per unit, month-to-month leases Tenant Quality: Great tenants, familiar with the neighborhood, payments made regularly with sufficient funds Potential Rent Increase: Neighborhood improvements and upcoming developments suggest potential rental rates could rise to $1,800 - $2,200 within the next two years Upcoming Development: A new $2.2 million road is being constructed in the cityCurrent Market Value: $680,000Current Cash Flow: $1,500 per unit, 3 units totaling $4,500 per month Condition: Needs some work Price: $435 ,000This property is a prime investment opportunity in an area poised for significant growth and appreciation.What do you think?

The main challenge was ensuring these updates were sufficient to attract buyers.

The location defines all long-term income characteristics, including whether your rents keep pace with inflation, the total capital required to acquire sufficient properties to maintain your standard of living, and how long your income will last.There is a straightforward location selection process.

Look for low condo fees (if the people on the board are solid, and there are sufficient reserves).

Note it will take time even if/when sufficient money is allocated.  

Another unfortunate situation with a lot of these sorts of tenants is that they are "judgment proof", meaning, even if you were to sue them for damages, they do not make sufficient income or have sufficient assets to collect on your judgment.

My goal is long-term appreciation on a property w/sufficient cash flow to make a long-term hold practical.

Too many of you are not sufficient to truly be investing.2) Learn what your goal is with investing-- if it's "financial freedom" realize that'll take 15 years plus, at least, or a massive windfall/luck.

Downside on FHA is the Self Sufficiency rule where all units, taken at 75% of gross rents must at least equal the total mortgage payment including property tax, home  insurance and FHA monthly mortgage insurance.

We've purchased many apartment buildings all over Louisiana and the most shocking expense to make sure you underwrite sufficiently for is insurance.