For flips, ensure the profit margin after all costs is at least 20%-25%.

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The truth is if your investors have no involvement in the operations, If they just put in money and expect to get a profit, you have created a de facto syndication.2) I see a ton of people who just raise money for the syndication. 

@Chinku Chinku the rich get rich by making their money work for them.They borrow at one rate, to invest in something that returns a higher rate - they profit on the difference.Only you can evaluate your risk tolerence though.

Credit Rating/Bank Statements/Tax Returns: Specify your requirements, if important to you.Purchase Criterion: How do you define a good deal, which will be profitable for your borrower and safe for you?

Stay tuned for our next blog on tenant retention strategies for long-term profitability!

Spend a year learning and going to meetups before you fork over a $50-$100k franchise fee and half of your profits and don't even know what you are doing.

After six months of STR performance, transition to a DSCR loan or portfolio lender refi for better terms.2. 

First, I’m not really seeing enough cushion in certain popular areas for investors to realistically hit a 30% profit margin.

Lower costs mean better profits and fewer financing headaches, plus taxes and expenses are much lower than in places like Florida and NYC.