This phenomenon not only poses significant risks to property owners and managers but also threatens the integrity of rental transactions.

The site and asset management teams at Grocapitus have worked hard to maintain occupancy, keep tenants safe, and delinquency low.

I am not in the flipping market but I handle multifamily transactions for buyers and sellers who are very transactional.

While I own quite a few rental units already, I thought condos might be a good option to gift to my kids when they turn 18, offering them a safe introduction to property ownership without too much risk.However, my challenge with investment condos is that the cash flow always seems terrible.

From a transactional cost standpoint alone, the fees on the way in and on the way out require significant appreciation to break even.

We purchased our laundromat in a safe, middle class neighborhood.

This means that sometimes the insurance will be higher than you would think it would be or need to be but be warned; insurance is a "get what you pay for" type of transaction.

Interest only loans allows them to get a goal profit of $500-$600 per month per property.3) Each acquisition would require 20-25% down at an 80-100K purchase price. 4) Closing costs, and the Eric Spofford turn-key transaction fee of 10K would be in addition to the down payment and were not included for the purposes of calculating the cash-on-cash return.

I believe subject to transactions, done CORRECTLY, between KNOWLEDGABLE participants, with FULL DISCLOSURE, are typically successful transactions that have benefits for both sides.  

Personally, if your market tends toward the former condition (better/normal appreciation) I think it's a fairly safe deal looking at the long term, assuming infrastructure around you continues to support the idea of renting it.