However, due to the appreciation play, we can see this increasing 3.5-4% over that time, including maybe 5-7% each of the first 3 years.

Their go to fix for problems is a tax increase of some kind.

I'll give him 33% of the rent increases and the strike price for the option will be $2.2 million (107x gross monthly rent - CAP of 7.4% with no vacancy built in). 

Hello everyone,Interested to see what are some good ways to increase deductions in order to reduce taxable income.

Other than cycles....I would love to hear any reasons people may be expecting an increase or drop in value in any of these areas.I'm sure other forums discuss this, but I'm starting another one :)

That other investor I keep mentioning  wants positive cash flow on day one.You might should call the area's properties and act like a renter fishing around to know their price for renting, their floor plan mix, and are there any specials used to increase their occupancy. 

Sometimes a tenant will play your friend in order to avoid a rent increase.

Great strategy especially if you use the cash out for more investment deals which hopefully increases ROI.

Moving to a dedicated flip 5, buy 1 buy strategy,  help me move away from a "transactional" mindset , flipping with no goal other than to increase the size and volume of flips (which was becoming exhausting) to a grower mindset.

Buy properties in good neighborhoods that only need light renovation to increase rent.