Is this a long-term cap gain or ordinary income play?  

By the time I make an offer, there is someone else offering 50k+ a reasonable price under a Cap Rate or Cash on Cash return analysis (Rental analysis).

Looking for properties with a 12+ CAP.

Cashflow of $3,30084% ROI CAP 12.45%After 5 years when the rehab loan is paid I'll cashflow an additional $200 a month.Is this too good to be true?

I lost out recently on a triplex which was 30% below market rents /owner paying water & a low cap rate.

It has no architectural appeal or real style at all, but it could easily be added by redoing the portico and adding a very wide step or two... it's a huge feature on such a small house, and would add maximum effect and style for not much money.As mentioned, landscaping is a must.

We installed this ourselves in a couple of days with a layer of weed barrier cloth, rock, corrugated pipe, and end caps.  

Hi everyone, do any of the seasoned commercial investors out there have some recommendations regarding websites (or other tools for that matter) to evaluate commercial properties for things like cap rates, price/sq ft., etc. other than Loopnet, CoStar or the MLS?

I believe that cap rates are important and cash flow is king.My thought is that constructing a new multifamily property will be more attractive to renters rather than offering an existing 'older' unit.

The utility charges seem a bit low to me and 5% for both cap ex and maintenance might also be on the low end considering the building's age.