BRRRRRThe end result...1. updated low maintenance rentals2. stand out from the competition because of the central HVAC 3. no money out of pocketOverall happy with how my first year turned out.Best of luck!

Once you figure that then you know what the actual cash flow from the property is compared to the cash flow generated solely by your cash (which could be invested else where for a greater return).Doubtful most investors have the cash flow they believe when they realise they have forgotten to attribute any return to the equity in the property.

Also, I don't use yellow letters because so many other are using them and you don't stand out.  

Historically RE has done well in high interest rates, but I more attribute the high RE return being the reason for the high interest rates rather than a cause and effect the other direction. 

The purpose of this post is not to ask a specific question or write about a specific situation/event, but rather to start a general discussion around the three alternative investments named above.Commerical MF: Diversification, truly passive income for investors, forced appreciation, and economies of scale, to name just a few of many, are very appealing attributes of value-add commercial MF properties.

This is actually something I've got in my notebook, but I don't know that its something that'll happen in the near future.That said, you and the other members are welcome to start your own recognition thread where you point out those posts, articles, and members who really stand out.

I also believe one has to find any way they can to make their home stand out from the rest these days, and hoping that a nice site with tons of local information will do that.

I would start with your local real estate investment group and see if there are any stand out agents there that would be willing to help you.

Even with FHA 3.5% down, you still need to show reserves, typically 3-6 months of expenses (and that alone can be an additional $10K), and you may need to cover your own closing costs just to make your offer stand out in a crowded field of offers.  

., rental income or capital gains), the portion of the income attributable to the financed amount may be subject to UBIT.UBIT Threshold: There is a specific threshold for UBIT, and not all income generated from debt-financed property triggers UBIT.