This cap rate is really a measure of investors sentiment towards the local real estate when it comes to their expectations, outlook, etc.

I've been searching for a multi-family unit in NW Arkansas and think I have a solid outlook on one or two units that I found this past weekend.

I have just recently discovered the Bigger Pockets community and it has gave me a whole new outlook on real estate.

The outlook for tax brackets and capital gains rates is murky at best. 

Thoughts on the outlook of the condo market in Hamilton2.

Thoughts on the outlook of the condo market in Hamilton2.

That would give you a future outlook as another data point.

Not sure how realistic this is though.. when you put in a deduction for an investment property when you do tax return, will IRS really check for what you did to the money you cashed out? looking

This is especially the case if the license or inspection aren't current, and you need to pay this year and also save up for next year.Anyway, on to whether it's worth it or not.If those numbers that you listed are real, and if the inspection (that I hope you have done) turns out looking good... yeah, that doesn't look bad.

if you can find a multi for $100k then you have enough to put 20% down on that.I would worry less about should you go SFH or small multi or large multi, to start out.  Look