Benefits of Full-Time Real Estate Investing vs. the “Traditional 9-5” Whether you are a passive or an active real estate investor, the major benefit of becoming a full-time real estate investor is having control of your own time.

It's a traditional row home, so it beautifully fits the historical spirit of Philadelphia.

of the decision, but all traditional methods have no given me much success. 

The other thing I see is sponsors totally ignoring cap rates, which is traditionally a major factor in the selling price.

I think what it is that younger people tend to look more on Facebook and older people more the traditional route like Zillow or hotpads etc.

This leaves the investor with only $12k invested after closing costs.Builder and investor enter partnership, rent property for $1600, covering expenses and also putting money in their pockets each month.End result: Investor owns brand new $210k appreciating investment property that cash flows over $200/month for $12,250See below for examples on deals.Example 1 - A traditional investment property sale on a new constructionRetail Value: $210kSales price: $195kLoan Amount: $156kDown Payment: $39kClosing Costs: $2.5kTotal Cash Invested: $41.5kRental Rate: $1600/moOperating Expenses: $503/moMortgage Payment: $857/moCash Flow: $240/moCap Rate: 6.75%Cash on cash return: 6.94%Example 2 - Okay now this is how the numbers look for the investor in my Partnership ProgramRetail Value: $210kSales price: $195kLoan Amount: $156kDown Payment: $9,750 ($29,250 was paid by the builder after closing for a 15% stake in the home)Closing Costs: $2.5kTotal Cash Invested: $12,250Rental Rate: $1600/moOperating Expenses: $503/moMortgage Payment: $857/moCash Flow: $240/moInvestor’s 85% Share: $204/moCap Rate: 6.75%Cash on cash return: 20%Any readers - please let me know your thoughts on this idea.

The current owners have no desire to get the proper Certificate of Occupancy for the half bath and we're using a traditional lender (big bank) so we think this will be an issue to get a mortgage.1. 

Traditional 30 year mortgage began in 2001.

private lenders refer to anyone who is willing to give you cash outside of traditional lenders. for instance: friends, family, or friends through networking. it's common that you won't know any at your age, don't be discouraged.

These same companies have traditionally increased the rent by 20-25% upon lease renewal Year 2.