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If we assume all cash and a 50% expense ratio (this improve with time due to the near fixed property tax) would provide 4.8% return from cash flow not including closing costs).  0.5 (rent ratio) * 0.5 (50% rule) * 12 (months). 

Conveniently located in Bryan TX, within walking distance to A&M Bus stop and a short 5 minutes drive to College Station, home to the largest university in the state, Texas A&M.

The job consisted of replacing most of the front entrance, which consisted of 3 wood steps and a small platform deck the size of a standard refridgerator with railing. 

I am cross eyed by all the FB and Instagram gurus but one or two seem to be legit and I absolutely want a mentor and a team.

We feel hesitant to send her another pay stub and a copy of our driver’s licenses.

I have a W-2 Job, capital saved up for a down payment (or two), and a buy box based on my affordability.

These syndication can provide an 8%+ cash-on-cash return - providing investors monthly cash flow - and a 15-20% IRR over the length of the project.

I own 4 rental properties and a small strip mall in the Baltimore area

When it closed, I won salesperson of the year, getting a “big” bonus and a trip to Australia.