:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+, zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680, some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

But when you are trying to compare how to spend money versus non-real estate alternatives like stocks and make sure the juice is worth the squeeze, IMO you want to do a proper underwriting. 

Mike, you'll typically always use your EIN to open business accounts and lines of credit.

That's a typical scenario and could cost you $10,000 - $15,000 so that would be a good starting point for your reserve.But there's more!

There is places to slash costs, paint isn't one of em, the juice simply isn't worth the squeeze. 

FHA and VA loans are typically eligible for assumption.

Then you can get out of deal but bank won’t negotiate the rate Typically a bank will not lower your rate.

A contractor should be able to put together a box in about 15 minutes each...I would say a days worth of labor ($400) needs to be factored into the cost for a RTA kitchen if you really want to compare apples-to-apples to a pre-assembled cabinet.

C) The worth of investing $30k in sweat equity, considering this is an out-of-state investment.I would appreciate any insights or advice you could give me on this potential investment.Thank you in advance for your input.

This indicates a demand for smaller, more affordable housing suitable for singles or young couples, which are typically quicker to flip due to higher demand from first-time homebuyers or renters.