Quote from @Yaroslav Shtogun: Hello Community,I am seeking advice on the following real estate situation:I’m in the process of purchasing a double lot property (100x100 in an RS-50 zone) that includes a 1,200 sqft wood-frame house and a 640 sqft detached garage.

I have a few follow up questions:1) What's an example of "get referrals and cross reference them to get as much accurate information as possible"? 

I mainly want to ask if these assumptions are reasonable and if there's anything I haven't considered:(1) multifamily units in NJ close to New York City, ~$1,000,000, 20% down payment, (2) Using the following assumptions: 4% appreciation rate, 6.5% interest rate and 5.0% refinance after 5 years, $10,000 yearly maintenance fee(3) ~$6,000 monthly rental and assume 3% increase yearly with 5% vacancy rate(4) Based on the above, the calculated IRR if selling at the 10th year is ~19% (considering tax benefits) and ~17% (without tax benefits).

I asked to cancel a bed frame and I did not get a  confirmation until I followed up 3 days later.

I will move forward with my journey and just follow the positive people in this group that is amazing.I get the Ra RA Ra stuff.. just sometimes reality comes into play.. and its sad to see people run down these rabbit holes.. when those with decades of experience in the industry know better.. just trying to give both sides..   

Mortgage, Line of credit,heloc, heloan.Lenders follow their own lending guidelines for investment properties.

And only if you invest in the following 6 months after you join. 

This way you still have 50k in your account and you have $200 coming in every month for 10 years, then 1600/mo for the following 20 years.OR you can lend me the money for 7 to 10 years at 9% and I can do the same as above!!

I'm not sure if I follow your 5-yr annualized return.

What strategy would you suggest I follow instead?