As you've already observed, when you buy a $500k property and finance at 50% LTV to rent for $2,800/month, your Cash on cash is abysmal.

We build at cost around $120 per sq without a margin. with margin we get about $145 to $150 and the resale prices we build a home that is the right square feet in our market in Columbus Ohio.

I don't think I'll be ready for a couple months yet to buy, but I'm looking for some concrete answers so I know what benchmarks I need to hit in order to move forward in a purchase.

Sharing my experience below - Entered into a contract almost 18 months ago, after buying a piece of land.

And would like to use this benefit to buy the land and build a home on it. 

All I do is buy 2-4 units to split and resale.

Hello Bigger pockets, Today I have a question regarding on how I should move my capital before I look to buy my first property.

On Oahu the bottom line of buying in this type of zone is that you will pay higher property taxes and fees, but you have a lot more confidence that you'll be able to continue to operate your property as an STR for years to come.

For example, vets can buy a 4 plex and rent out the other 3 units.Additionally, the VA understands that active duty vets move a lot and the program is geared towards this.

I have been using my own agent off and on but wondering if it makes more sense to just use the seller agent since they may be motivated with double commission?Most of the time my agent screenshots their texts back and...