Gtots do comparables!

The appraiser had a hard time finding sale sales comparables because only 2, 4 plexes sold within the last year in the area. so he did a sales comparable approach (which came out lower than the purchase price) and an income comparable approach (which came out 30k higher than purchase price).

The appraiser had a hard time finding sale sales comparables because only 2, 4 plexes sold within the last year in the area. so he did a sales comparable approach (which came out lower than the purchase price) and an income comparable approach (which came out 30k higher than purchase price).

There are lots of MFH investors and people that want to house hack.It also depends where in Fitchburg -- the MFHs are clustered in the downtown area.Finally, house prices in Fitchburg are relatively low compared to the rest of the state.

@Joe Threats You're assuming a lot of risk by going with a HML...and you're going to get killed on points/interest...my personal opinion is that it doesn't make sense unless you are entering a huge equity position from get go...risk may bring reward.

He just needs to take the probate settlement to his accountant to verify his basis right now and compare that to a possible sale price.  

Is AZ/Phoenix landlord friendly or tenant friendlyAre there still properties  out there which can fit 1% rule .Are there lot of multi family homes as compared to SFH ? 

So if I pay $1000 every single month, more is going into the principal in year 2, compared to year 1. 

If you're self-employed, the Solo 401k plan will likely work better for you.A few Solo 401k benefits: Compared to an IRA, Solo 401k contributions limits are roughly ten times higher.There is no custodial requirement for the 401k.The Solo 401k can allow you to borrow funds from the plan, unlike with IRAsYou don't need the additional expense and administration of an LLC to have checkbook control.There is a built in-Roth component whereas IRAs are either traditional or Roth, not both.A spouse can also participate in the same Solo 401k plan.The Solo 401k has additional tax benefits over an IRA when investing into real estate using leverage.

Whoa @Mike Cumbie, I appreciate your input, but you're comparing apples to oranges.