Once you have your first, second and third deal completed you will have learned enough to shoot for better returns.

It may not, however, be the highest and best use of her 401(k), which could be invested and generated tax-sheltered returns at a higher rate than the interest your wife will be paying into the plan.

Because I'm raising this extra equity up front, my cash on cash returns are lower than I'd like in the early years even though my cap rate and project IRR are where I need them to be.2.

I put 25k in repairs to just have a number that would show a cash on cash return and cashflow.

I look at the Gross Income and then do 50% of that to = NOII look at the purchase price and do 7% interest to figure out my Debtand then I subtract.Example: $2million purchase price300k Gross income150k NOI140k Debt= 10k Cash Returns a year

I look at the Gross Income and then do 50% of that to = NOII look at the purchase price and do 7% interest to figure out my Debtand then I subtract.Example: $2million purchase price300k Gross income150k NOI140k Debt= 10k Cash Returns a year

Recently I've tried sending a certified letter (containing all my contact info and a request for contact) with return receipt, but USPS reports they were unable to deliver it  - Notice Left (No Authorized Recipient Available)There is nothing particularly wrong, and she's completely current with rent based on auto-payments.I feel uncomfortable not being able to reach her.

Borrowing cash from my company and return them by refinancing my other properties.

I learned that the scranton market is declining and the amount of money I have invested I will not be able to get my return on.

Savings account.Some people recommend other options for higher return but I prefer it to be liquid and immediately accessible.