But In combination with fences and automatic gates it makes for a pretty secure-feeling place.

A larger multifamily build would generally be more cost efficient as you have less exterior footage and can combine MEP systems.

Term adjustments can be one or a combination of length of lease; monthly rent; option to purchase price; option money.

When you combine these questions with the other guidance above, you put yourself in a position to rent your property to a tenant you can trust.This post originally appeared on the BiggerPockets blog.

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Investors generally want annualized returns from a combination of cash flow and equity on sale of mid-to high teens; and if they perceive this as a risky investment, they may be seeking even higher returns.

Even when I still had 3 I used Zillow.I list my property on Zillow for rent, I use the Zillow application process, I use their form leases and  collect payment all through Zillow.With only a couple rentals, it did everything I needed it to do, and combined with a spreadsheet or Quickbooks online, if you want to be a little more official, it does not take much work.  

He already had an appointment on Tuesday in Vero Beach, so he decided to combine the trips.

If there is no problem then the HELOC will provide more flexibility since the cash out re-fi may yield more proceeds after improvements when applying the 70 or 80% LTV limit whereas you might get improvement proceeds from an investment loan but you won't want to because there will be a lot of red tape, inspections, draws, lien waiver compliance and a lot of other crap they load onto improvement loans on investment property.

@Hieu Bui Your numbers are a bit off... roof itself will be close to $10k.. you have soffit rot and that might be rotted inside into the trusses... yikes..I saw ceilings that were leaking as well...Personally, I’d get a waste contractor bin.. remove all the crap, take a log screwdriver and then start poking around... you can see what’s not visible...Once complete, do a materials cost list.