I'm actually an advocate for raising dues a little every year as it allows the HOA to maintain the property in an attractive manner to bring in excellent tenants.  

Eliminate those excel sheet, google sheet etc. 

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In college every roomate I had was an excellent experience.

This will put you in an excellent position  When you find that deal. 2nd I would ask yourself whether you're looking to be activly marketing your deal or just acquiring private capital. 

(I don't expect it to cashflow while I live in one side although that would be excellent).Regarding the 3plex, that is a good idea. 

I am trying to evaluate a property, and I'm curious what many call an ideal or excellent cap rate for a rental property.

You can use Excel spreadsheets if you want, or just start with a simple calculator for what the purchase price is, rehab needed, ARV, etc.

Hi, I am pretty good at excel and want to see if any agents could use an excel workbook to analyze deals, if so let me know and we can develop it together.

It's a great business to get into, but there is definitely a lot to learn.Here are ten tips for new agents to excel in their roles:Develop strong communication skills: Effective communication is essential in sales and customer service.