I did find a couple of things that needed improvement, and I was able to send her a follow up email (with three compliments / affirmations of specific things she's doing great, and then two constructive suggestions) to let her know what I found.Let's stay in touch!

I believe the value is higher than it was when we bought because of the rent increases and improvements we have made, but value can be subjective depending on the metric you are using (or more specifically what metric potential buyers would use), whether or not that be using comparable sales, cap rates, cash on cash return, the 1% rule, etc... 

In the meantime, work on improving your credit, finding partners, networking, practice analyzing deals, and saving cash to invest.Hope this helps - happy to answer any questions you have.Robert Leonard

It will likely go up slightly if you can improve the management of the property, but a nearly 30% increase seems a bit much.I feel it is also important to note that your capital will likely be stuck in this deal.

Depending on what my plans for the coming year for improvements where going to be I planned the savings monthly for them.

So I will use 80% (the approximate average improvement part) of $295,000 as the assessed value basis which results in a roughly $2,600 (some fees added per WC.)

The rate of return on your equity is usually far larger than you could expect to earn investing that money in other ways.In fact, many investors deliberately move every few years just so they can purchase using friendly owner-occupant mortgages, improve the property while occupying, and add to their portfolio by moving out.Now, what about selling?

Ours is in an area that is primarily summer only but with continuous improvements and a good rental manager our utilization is increasing into spring and fall.Best part about vacation Rentals, no concerns about evictions.Worst part, extremely hard to cash flow with traditional LTV rates.

Taxes are based on the difference between your sales price and your acquisition cost (purchase and capital improvements.)You should speak with tour CPA and lawyer to best structure your business to minimize the tax impact.

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Casa Grande.

Purchase price: $106

Cash invested: $22,500

This home is a two story beauty! Beautiful kitchen that opens up to fami...