Again unless its from a Heloc or cash out refinance from another property.If you do not have a commercial loan as of yet and do not own multiple rentals you are not getting approved for a $3M commercial loan. 

I buy a primary here in the bay area but that would stretch my budget out dratically because of the high prices here but turn it into a rental after.

They are useless on your primary and an absolute waste of time and money on a rental.

Are you looking for  PM for a long term rental?

The rental market is very strong in Middlesex County - I have a rental here myself and work with a local property management company.

I'm an investor in Columbus OH myself and have purchased rentals that are clean BRRRRs and hit the 1% rule.

It helps determine if the project will meet the desired profit margins.CoC (Cash on Cash Return): I find this particularly important for fix-and-flip projects, as it measures the actual cash return on the cash you’ve invested, giving a clear picture of short-term profitability.Cap Rate (Capitalization Rate): While more commonly used for rental properties, it’s useful in understanding the potential income from a property relative to its price.IRR (Internal Rate of Return): This is a great metric for longer-term projects or those with varying cash flows, as it takes into account the time value of money.Some investors might overlook metrics like AAR (Average Annual Return) or EM (Equity Multiple) if they’re not as relevant to their specific strategy.

@Carlos Garcia can you afford to keep them as rentals?

However, my mother is asking me to visit her to help with some matters, and I'm struggling to balance both responsibilities.My property needs some work to be rental-ready, and I want to make sure it's done properly to attract good tenants and maximize rental income.

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