If you can rent it for enough to cover the principal, interest, taxes and insurance and still put money in your pocket, plus cash flow on the property you're purchasing, that would be ideal.

You can see the development in the area is in full swing.

But if you lay out your plan to the owner over the phone, it's very hard to get a "yes" because trust is developed with a face to face meeting.Trust can be established by talking about your past record (as an investor) but also if you have something positive about yourself (profession - real estate agent, nurse, teacher, fireman, doctor - any profession that can give you some added credentials).#4 Owner vs.

Instead of platforms like Angi, try building relationships directly with contractors, architects, and developers.

Should be within the last 6 months sold ideally within 1 mile. 

I've also developed a spreadsheet for a TRUE rental income calculator—which goes beyond just calculating net income—by incorporating many of the parameters you mentioned.Do you think it’s a good idea to buy a new construction house from builders for the first deal, especially considering aspects like tax offsets and depreciation?

Ideally you would want to transfer the funds you expect to use for the purchase to your new entity for your records to create the separation from personal to business. 

Thanks as always.RL Local PM here, we develop and have a wide portfolio, happy to model a cashflow analysis and if possible, find ways to increase your properties income.

As real estate investors and property owners, understanding the broader implications of this development will be key to navigating the opportunities it presents.Anduril Industries and Its Expansion PlansAnduril Industries specializes in advanced defense technology, including artificial intelligence, robotics, and autonomous systems.

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