And right now rates are at multi-decade highs after a rapid run up, so the wounds are not only fresh, but the bleeding hasn’t been controlled yet.Mistaken Identity:  If the syndicator on the panel says he prefers floating because he can borrow capital improvement funds, he is talking about bridge debt, which happens to have a floating rate but isn’t the primary characteristic nor the reason people use it.  

I am getting quality information for my recently founded obsession for real estate.

The big brokerages do offer great support, but your fees will be high.

@Joseph Turner, if you're looking to buy in CA areas with high levels of appreciation, I've had clients take out a HELOC or 2nd mortgage and pay back the HELOC or 2nd with a cash out refinance once values appreciate. 

: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.

It can be better to often estimate repairs or replacements on the high end and get a credit so you can choose materials and quality used and potentially pocket any unused difference.   

If you were going to ballpark and complete gut and builder quality finishings( luxury laminate, non tile bath etc), what would it be for a 1600 sq ft 2 story colonial? 

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If anything, it's a little high.

However, she did warn me that both HELOC and DSCR rates are insanely high at the moment, but she said that it's a possibility if I can make the payments.