When analyzing a property, don't get caught up in how it does in the first year, but what potential it can have in the future, especially with what you are willing to put into it. - Real estate appreciates.

When dealing with two separate houses on the same lot being sold together, it is important to consider several factors in determining how to calculate potential rental income.

I have an investment property in IN.I purchased in 2022 for $200k. It appraised for $205k. Purchased for kids future/college fund (maybe relevant maybe not) Mortgage rate is 4.4% currently paying $1149 a month (includ...

Not the purchase price.As an underwriter, typically you would model a potential acquisition using LTV on stabilized assets or properties that do not require significant improvements.This is because capital expenditure costs will typically not be financed by the lender.

If any investors, realtors, wholesalers in the Columbus area has been thinking to themselves, "I have a lot of little tasks like touring properties, checking on contractors, following up with potential clients but I can't find the time to do these things".

Cold outreach - as property managers, vendors routinely cold call us to earn our businessQuestions/Due Diligence for potential contractors:1.

She wants to sell you 4 rental properties right at market value despite the fact that none of the properties are performing anywhere near potential.

Rents are super-high, so the chance to rent a private room for less than what your tenant would pay for their own studio or 1BR apartment would be attractive to potential tenants.However, you must figure out a way to qualify to rent the apartment yourself.  

Cosmetic fixer upper, potential to build $100K-$150K equity between 2024 and 2026 (assuming market stays exactly the same with no increase or decrease in market pricing).June 2026: Listing both properties for sale and (if they sell at desired price points) seeing potentially 300K-400K profit (Between both locations) that we would not need to pay capital gains tax on.In any case, my wife and I are looking into this as next investment, but wanted to put on this forum to see what you all think? 

While there are potential benefits such as consistent income and reduced management responsibilities, it's important to carefully vet any potential partners and ensure that your property will be well-maintained and treated with respect.