Let's assume the financials in the package are good for a moment (they probably are not) AND that you either do not or do achieve the broker's pro forma:If you purchase this asset, achieve ONLY the 'current' NOI, grow NOI 2% per year, and exit at a 5% cap at the end of Year 6, you will have a 4.8% unlevered IRR. 

I partnered with him and purchased my first property here in Columbus, OH.

I found a house that I like to purchase in a great neighborhood and the exterior looks great for a 1922 stick built house.

I don't think you would actually be able to purchase and maintain the policy with $750,000 replacement cost if they think it would cost $1.3 million to rebuild. 

The first purchase is always a huge learning experience.

It burned to the ground a week after purchasing.

@Nick Henry this also comes down to how much time you have available and how much effort you are able to put into purchasing a home or building and doing renovations and then finding quality residents to live and take care of your asset.

Are they going to be able to buy your proudly done flip.3) If you misjudge the market, do you know when to dump it.4) Can you put a spreadsheet together on your purchase costs, carrying costs, rehab costs, closing costs, selling costs, tax costs, contractors that don't show and delay your project etc. etc. etc.5) Is the return worth the risk.

Your goal is to plant the idea in their mind and create a situation where selling to you feels like the easiest and most logical solution for them.If you haven’t already, the first step is to get pre-approved for a mortgage so you know what you could afford if you were to purchase the property conventionally.

He negotiated a $5k discount on the purchase price, and I moved forward with the deal.Fast forward to now - after seeing water in the basement, I hired a professional to inspect it, and the news was not great.