But there is already a metric for that, it's Cash on Cash (CoC).Another way to answer your question is:It does not make sense to calculate ROI by taking NOI and divide it by your down payment because NOI is generated by the whole property which is acquired with your down payment AND the loan from the bank.

I would like to acquire three (3) buy-and-hold townhouses in the next couple of months. 

Depends on the level of access and the condition of the pipes.

- It's only good for food haha).The quotes came back as such: $5500, $6400 and $7800 for a new 3 ton unit and installation..I was appalled as these prices didn't sit right with me so I decided to take matters into my own hands and do some on the ground research since I just so happened to be in Houston that weekend.They say your network is equal to your net-worth so I immediately reached out to my network of investors and got the contact of a formidable handy man in the area.We were able to cut out the multiple middlemen and go straight to the wholesale distributor (cutting off all middle men would mean going straight to the manufacturer but it's not possible to buy one off units from them).I paid $1000 for a brand new 3 ton unit and was charged $500 for the labor of the handyman...Needless to say, I'll be working with this handyman for future projects and repairs..Total cost - $1500 and 2 hours of my timeTotal savings - ~$6000Because of my spidey sense and network, I was able to save a ton of money, form a new relationship in the process, acquire a connect with the wholesale distributor and write this article..

I have access to the LandVision software for doing research on off-market properties, and I'm looking for some recommendations on how to best filter my search criteria.

I do not have access to MLS.

So if you make money, but have no "taxable" income then that will allow a lot more loans to be accessed. 

Earlier this year I acquired my first duplex, and I'm extremely excited for what lies ahead. 

If someone what to see the report data but does not have access to MLS.

Lastly, what is the best way to confirm that judicial foreclosure was finalized properly and get access to those records?