Cap rate is a common and important measurement in real estate investing, but it seems I see it misused more often than not.Cap rate is an income measurement only.

I bought a sound meter so I could measure the sound in the room and compare to my neighbors' who have the same exact floor plan as quantifiable evidence that what I'm experiencing is not the norm.I have a 1 year warranty on the house but I'm concerned that the builder will tell me I'm SOL and it is what it is, which I do not want to accept, especially if my neighbors do not have this problem. 

This is from a post at a different forum - I feel applies."...Too, we discussed the liability that they placed freely upon themselves for the health and well being of these individuals for any and all injuries had they of been hurt while working for them or with their chemicals.For added measure I mentioned how the economic system would be further taxed when these persons who had avoided paying social security and taxes would still be allowed to reap benefits from the system at the cost of the taxpayers who did pay into the system (including these customers)...."

I won't buy in a war zone or where there are cars on blocks in the yards, but also not where someone is measuring the grass height with a ruler. lol The point is, I like to own in an area I'm comfortable living in and that has translated, for me at least, to having tenants that have expectations similar to mine.This is just my experience/opinion.

The human experience parallels this trajectory as it plays out on a smaller scale throughout our lifespan.The PastGoing back to the early days of formalized education, our report cards were the preeminent measuring stick used to determine our success.

I assume that this is a measure that prevents veterans from running around scooping up an empire of properties on 0% to very little down.)We no longer own our 2008 home, but still own our current residence on our VA Loan exemption.  

But rents are always a trailing inflationary measure because people are locked into leases.

Those areas will see taxes more than double with no measurable benefit in city services.

A hot water heater here is $1500-$2500 to replace, leaks, plugs, etc. are measured in the thousands.

you can also call M&M appliance to see if they have a used stainless that fits your measurements.