Can someone help me with understanding how to calculate what makes a good profit margin (I.e 1 percent to 5 or more) when looking at the property price to rental income.

@Alina Trigub I need 20 units rented for it to turn a small profit.

We ran all the numbers and decided the 5% down with some left over for the value add on the 3br 2ba unit was the most profitable option.Will share some photos once the rehab is done!

Hello BP members,I'm a new investor looking for some solid advice on my first deal.  I've been listening and learning for a while now but still a bit trigger shy.  I wanted to invest locally since this is my first dea...

Both of us on loan, we get owner occupied interest rates and flexible down payment amount (although I feel I would want to put down 20% to remove PMI)Once Dad sells his home (easier to do than finding a duplex) he will give me about $55-65k of the profits, be the owner occupier in a duplex, go halfsies on repair/cap ex, but only wants to pay about $500 per month (he'll adjust for inflation!) 

Couple things to remember Cash is king always will be and You can never lose money by taking a profit.

Is it that there is so much owned by so many that nobody can buy a large enough amount to profitably build something? 

See if they want to invest for profit on your venture.

I am trying to get my first wholesale deal so I can use my profit towards marketing to leverage my business.

Use the 1% rule as a starting point to cut out all the “distraction” properties and get you honed in on the profitable properties and areas within those sub markets.Then, when you have your financing together, find someone who has a great property and great tenants and great return, and buy the house next door.