That's apple to orange.

No, they're not all the same rate - and make sure you get closing costs quotes as well so you can compare apples to apples.

Once you know exactly what it is you want from someone, you can begin speaking to potential PM, and be comparing apples to apples.

Where I do need to be careful is things like utilities as those will mess up the 50% rule pretty quick and create an apples to oranges comparison.IMO, I don't know why anyone wouldn't take 30 year financing... the opportunity cost of tying up cash in equity versus reinvesting it right now is HUGE.

I know these are still fairly gross numbers, but I'm comparing apples to apples.We have come close to these numbers before, albeit, in better areas. $55,000 home rented for $900/mo for example.The neighborhood is a bit small, but it is located within an hour of a major city and 40 minutes from a major university.

Comparing a fix and flip to a multifamily investment is apples and oranges.

Naga A.you gotta compare apples to apples.

Maybe is because I'm using my iPhone to search lol.A group of young professional and I want to startup a equity fund to start buying, flipping, & renting real estate.

I phone screen the tenant using advices I have read here on BP or nonosenselandlord.com (Thanks Eric).

@Neel P.The two properties you described are apples and oranges.