But if you have the liquid assets already, this is a great way to do it, as your cash purchase offer will go to the head of the list versus other investors that are using some sort of financing on the front end.2) Get a 1 yr rehab loan through a local bank, then refinance out to the conventional loan in 6 mths when you've been on title long enough to permit the refinance.

Freddie/Fannie would do 20% on the SFH versus 25% on the Duplex, and I believe Homepath would do 10% on the SFH versus 25% on the Duplex.

Interesting.It's OK if staging versus not staging isn't quantifiable.

Assuming your total investment was $30K, your ROI is:ROI = $3000/$30,000 = 10%That will allow you to compare the investment of the $30K into this property versus other investments (real estate or otherwise).In general, most investors (though not all) look for high ROI as their benchmark of a good investment.

I may be wrong, but it sounds like you are asking them to narrow down using your criteria and give you a list of potentially highly motivated sellers (with no commission potential versus the 3% if they re-list it), in exchange for a list of not-so-motivated sellers.

This will allow you to increase your $15K in the meantime to gain a little more money versus having it sit in a bank account.

I didn't notice an explanation elsewhere, so what made you decide on Rochester versus other markets?

I would try to find sales with that same room count as your subject, even if you have to go a bit beyond 90 days, and compare what those sold for versus 3/2's; then use the data to calculate the adjustment for that extra bathroom and any increases.

The profits are smaller but you don't have to go through the hassle of negotiating with the homeowner or worry about the legal status of your signature on a Purchase Agreement.And while being a bird dog, you can still continue to learn the business, get a feel for what a good deal is versus what isn't, build your relationships and hopefully find a local mentor.Hint: you'll want a signed agreement between you and your investor that promises you your money if the investor closes on the deal you bring them.

Males had a median income of $21,633 versus $31,633 for females.So $1500 x 12 = $18,000.What about college housing?