Key Deal Points:Loan Amount: $88,000Lien Position: 1st position Purchase Price: $120,000Appraised Value: $250,000Interest Rate/Return: 11% annual returnTerm: 5-year balloon (meaning the entire principal and interest must be paid at the end of the term)LTV ratio: 35.2%---Licensed Lending company for contractsRMLO package completed on buyersServicing company for payment

Or if you want to swap higher returns for lower maintenance you can look in to FIG (fourplex investment group_.

Here’s what I’ve learned so far: Investors want deals with solid profit potential—so they’re always looking at the numbers: a good ARV, reasonable rehab costs, and enough room to make a return.

Asking to anyone who has experience, knowledge or connections in these southern texas markets, how has this or does it affect your real estate strategy and returns? 

I'd be willing to bet buying an index fund would have a better return without any of the headaches. 

Spend some time considering how the repairs will get you a return on investment.

The bottom line is that past performance is no indication of future returns.

(been working and succeeding since 2008 or before, someone you have experience with, good returns, close to 5yr investment?)

Sometimes an $800k 4-unit could be a better return than a $300k 2-unit...or visa versa. 

Expected return was 15%?