If it is a semi detached that purchase price is on the high side and pretty much a retail priceIf it's a sfh, then it's probably worth pulling the trigger. 

It's like analyzing a stock but they use different metrics like funds from operation (FFO) and adjusted funds from operation (AFFO) Different REIT's invest in different areas of real estate, some do mortgages, some do retail shopping centers,malls,warehouses,offices,residential,storage-many different areas.

Probably closer to 70-90% of retail for the property.  

@Giovani Mobarak You're going to have a pretty hard time doing a retail flip without any cash. 

I am finding that properties that are now coming on the market are priced 40-50% higher than where they should be to make money renting them using the 50% rule for expenses.There has been tremendous price appreciation during the last 5 years and I am not confident it will continue at near the same pace for the next 5.

I know that everyone's pace is different and that everyone has their own goals in mind.

The City had approved construction of 23 apartments and 1 retail space in a premium area close to downtown.

On the commercial side we do 3-4% of rents (not apartment buildings, but office, retail, free standing, etc). 

This still may not cash flow.Duplex to quad in working class areas at retail you can still find some that will have some cash flow (very little cash flow) or duplex to quad purchased a little below retail can have slightly better cash flow. 

We are definitely targeting retail buyers as the area has gotten nicer, for sure.