There is no metric for wholesalers who fail to launch, but I am sure it is just as bad.

It sounds like you have a great opportunity with your newly approved in-law apartment as an ADU, and it's great that you're considering different rental options.

A interesting (aka terrible) experience was when we launched a small distressed debt fund.

Family 2-newly married older couple, she has custody of her teenage niece and has been raising her since she was a baby.

Assistant City Manager Quentin McPhatter said the newly created redevelopment zone will help to achieve that.

You could find a more knowledgable agent by reaching out to one representing a newly rehabbed property in your target area, or go to an investors meetup and you should be able to find quite a few there.

If section 8 will pay a premium price for granite counter tops and newly renovated homes, why shouldn't they ask for it.

These houses were represented as newly rehabbed and up to code, already rented out, and already placed with a management company.Instant mortgages were provided with no effort on our part - no loan applications, just 1/3 down coming from our IRAs, the rest financed at a whopping 12% for three years.

I agree that you have to have a little bit different perspective on what a "good deal" looks like, but when you do, you can make some money here.A recent example:  Earlier this month I helped newly minted retirees buy their first investment property.  

I would factor in 5% for newly renovated properties in A, B areas and 10% for C, D areas.Also, I would factor in $50/month per unit for the utilities.Lastly, your property taxes might INCREASE based on your purchase price.