From what you said, you have been stuck in analysis paralysis because you are too spreadsheet-centric.

Every year, I post a macro analysis/predication for the upcoming year for multifamily real estate.

@Ryan Cousins it's really going to depend on YOUR analysis/projections of what you think the property will be worth in the future.You'll want to compare that to any capital gains tax-savings if you sell now.

I would pick a market area you like and start doing a bunch of deep dive deal analysis, but from a rental and not a life style standpoint.  

Small (1700 sqft or less) medium (1701 -1999 sqft) and large (2000 sqft or more)Cost benefit analysis Estimates IF 300+ homes are built over 10 yearsAlot of technical information to say that:- When I start development, i will be going into uncharted territory. - New construction will be comped against other new construction - Start out with enough comps to justify the price point- keep the area tight to consolidate the risk vs building one or two in different parts of the same neighborhood. 

During your analysis did you include a percentage amount for vacancy, maintenance, and cap x?

NOI: $49,536CoC ROI: 16.57% / CashFlow: $1488/moPro forma cap: 8.26%Purchase cap: 11.79%Check out breakdown below 👇🏾 https://www.biggerpockets.com/analysis/rentals/6c76954e-deb6... 

I’m starting the process of doing a 1031 where I’ll get about 300k to put towards the the next property. I’m really trying to get to the top in of my buy window (1.1m). One thing that I’m seeing it that large multi un...

Still, this is a poor time in the rental season and 1 months rent can be expected as a cost of vacancy (in addition to the cost to clean and touch up - $900) .Finally and I hope this is is the last one lol - Another tenant is moving out Jan 31st and this unit also requires a full cosmetic rehab.

** This is part 6 of me documenting my fun and often stressful real estate journeyThe nightmare is finally over.Today I close on my second flip ending what will hopefully be the roughest period of my investing journey.