Ultimately at that point it's value is the cash flow so the comparables aren't other SFHs, it's other student housing.

@Rafael Von Klaveren Whether or not you will increase cash flow after refinancing is dependent upon the terms of the original loan compared to the refinanced loan. 

Compared to my other redeemed property this lien took several months longer to be paid back ( 5.5 months), therefore I earned a bigger profit on this lien.

Compared to my other redeemed property this lien took several months longer to be paid back ( 5.5 months), therefore I earned a bigger profit on this lien.

Let’s assume that the economy continues down for the next few years (interest rates are up, Credit is limited compared to  previous 8 years, spending is reduced and overall asset values both financial and RE are down). 

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

Taxes can be found in the central appraisal district in which the property is locatedAn agent can help you find the Sf price using comparables from mls databaseClosing costs are somewhere between 2 to 5% depending on purchase price Honestly four plexes are nearly non existent compared to houses here in DFW.

It looks like a lot of homes in that area are not necessarily cookie cutter and comparable to other sold homes near by.

I'm looking at acquiring my first rental property, and I'm curious how most of you acquire yours. Do you typically go through a realtor, or do you go for off-market deals? I have found that several of the listing pric...

Cap Rate assumes you paid cash for the property and is more commonly used when comparing one property versus another, irrespective of what your financing plans are.