For me to build I would want to see recent comps of sales for the finished project you are planning. 

I am getting started in real estate investing soon, and I want to plan for the best course of action.

Make sure they know you plan to publicly point out to the local newspapers, Mayor's Office, and anyone who will be campaigning against them, just how stupid and lazy they are. 

I would buy a deal that at least minimally cashflows (they exist) and then plan to refi in the 18-36 month window.

This area is going to see tremendous growth as the city of Bryan continues to expand on its Midtown plans.

I am eyeing up a property I want to buy that costs much more than usual so my plan was to use a hard money loan to purchase, and rehab it with my own money, then sell. 

We never planned to keep our new build for 30 years, which is why we would have never used your cap ex valuation. 

My father-in-law told me he plans to sell his 6 unit condo building ASAP so he can "retire" from being a landlord.

And don’t underestimate the power of direct outreach; some sellers may be more flexible if you present a clear, structured plan for partnership or financing.

If a landlord plans to hold the property for a while, we always recommend an annual lease, ending to align with the summer leading lesson, or staggered with their other leases depending on the situation.