There are many threads on here about cash flow vs appreciation.

Purchase price: $317,000 Cash invested: $55,000 I acquired a Quadplex in 2021 with an FHA loan, investing ~$21,000 in down payment and closing costs, plus $30,000-$35,000 in remodeling.

In more than half the country you don’t even bother with cash for keys because evictions are simple, fast and cheap.The part of the system that’s broken if you’re doing “a lot” of evictions is your screening.

I’m Mark, a new real estate investor based in San Diego, leveraging my background in AI-driven lead generation to find off-market deals.I’m currently looking for small multifamily properties (duplexes, triplexes, or quads) to rehab and house hack, to build long-term cash flow while living in the property.Outside of real estate, I’m into fitness, golf, and exploring San Diego’s best outdoor spots.

Its not the best for beginners but you can learn a lot.In addition to the due diligence risk, you need to pay for the property on the spot, upfront cash or cashiers check. 

For this being your first project and it being around two years, you want to underwrite in a way that minimizes your risk and maximizes your cash flow.Key Considerations for Underwriting This Deal1.

Purchase price: $107,000 Cash invested: $80,000 Sale price: $280,000 Sourced an off market fix & flip deal in the western suburbs of Atlanta near an area where I knew an Amazon facility was being constructed and buyer demand would pick up.

Purchase price: $420,000 Cash invested: $120,000 5 bedroom 2 bath property with pool, shed and playground in the backyard.

Analyzing an investment with the Cash on Cash return makes more sense to me.

Quote from @Marc Zak: In the market where I live (San Diego), appreciation has been strong and many predict it will continue to appreciate in the long term.However, with current interest rates (6% at best) and property tax (2%), the annual cost burden is 8%.Am I correct in saying that appreciation has to be above 8% annually (plus whatever my maintenance and vacancy costs are) for me to make any money in this scenario if the property is cash flow neutral?