- Requiring a rate greater than a blended mix of 10yr mutual/index fund return averages?

Record every wall, ceiling, floor, front and back of doors, shades opened and closed, window screens, yard from every angle, home exterior from every angle, mattresses (uncovered), etc.

You should beable to uncover most everything.

I'm doing research first, to try to uncover anything that I'd regret my decision for.

I am a Real Estate Agent that specializes in loss mitigation (short sales) in Florida.I think the response that you are witnessing from agents is a blend of frustration and lack of education/skills to deal with what you are asking them to do.In my opinion (and obviously it's biased!)

Assuming 50% OE, and hitting the $100 per door cash flow (which everyone should use as a minimum in my opinion), may not be a good investment as your due diligence may uncover that the area is in a large downturn resulting in reduced rents over time, higher expenses, less tenants to choose from a declining population, no upside potentials, etc. etc. etc.

One of the best ways to uncover the motivation of the seller is to find out why they are selling.

But hey, my low-income properties on the 'other' side of town that house blended families will always be safe because of the race card.Unfortunately, I don't see matters much improving as we transition into our wonderful socialist future led by kind and caring bureaucrats......

I suggest that the cap rate that you use be at least 2 points higher than your expected interest rate (blended or otherwise) because this provides a cushion considering financing and other factors.

If your creative you can put it together.5) blend... how about a owner financed deal, where your private lending partner puts in the down payment.