I'm renting current places at $995-$1100 now and raised rents on a few low apts that are around $800 (raised them $50) most tenants are at around $875, to anyone that's had to do a rehaul on tenants and long term rents how would you guys strategize the raises?

Most plans allow you to take a maximum of 50% of the value at the time of the loan request.  

Think about being in their shoes: would you rather snag it for yourself and make 100% on one deal or make 50% and let the relationship be build and have many more 50% deals coming?

We looked at close to 50 properties before making an offer on our 4 unit property.  

He is in his mid 30's and they will be paid off when he's 50 so these are his retirement plan.

Is there a rule of thumb i should be using like 10% for a traditional management fee? 

Anybody had experience with this product? I've read all the other forums about the Allure and other vinyl products but nothing came up about this particular brand Wellmade. Costco has it currently at $1.50 per square...

Alexander Barcenas Many Investors that flip homes use the 70% Rule that says 0.7 x ARV - Repairs = Your Maximum Allowable Offer (MAO).

Wal Mart does not go to Coke and tell them that they want a 50% discount to retail price on 1 can of Coke ... know what I mean? 

-Homes valued 50-75k -Cash Out desired: 40-60% Is this doable with an individual property like this?