I too use similar carpet each time, same paint schemes, and same tile/granite/travertine.My acquisition amounts are higher than most since I am in So CAL so what one purchase at $300k here could equal 5 purchases in other states.As far as doing this biz along with a full time job, I would say it is quite difficult to accomplish.

Or do you see the risk as equal in lease option or contract.I want to put down as little as possible, but I also want to be protected thoroughly from seller's issues/ whims.

. $110k all in with $2100 in gross rents equals cash flow by any standard.

The nominal rate will be equal to the coupon rate.

No, not all areas are created equally, but there are many items that could cause the recovery to take even longer I'm trying to buy, but finding it more difficult to find truly properties for bottom pricing.

. - The original offer on the table was 16% of ownership of MGMT LLC which equals 16% of revenue share from MGMT LLC...

I've decided to state upfront my criteria for determining ability to pay:Monthly income must be 3 times monthly rent -or- they must provide proof they are making equal or greater rental payments currently.

The closing costs will equal or exceed the loan amount, depending on rates and transfer taxes.

Back out a vacancy expense equal to 1% of its value, taxes equal to 1% of its value, insurance at 1/2% of its value, and repairs and maintenance at, say, 2% of its value, and you have a 7.5% ROI.

On the residential side I have seen agents work like dogs to make a pittance in commission.High time-low money equals a NO for me.You will need to put this MARS disclosure out as a broker/agent on all correspondance to all potential residential clients etc.You also need to check if your broker allows for short sales and also on mortgage modifications if you are allowed to even help owners with that.