We have done very well turning "tight" margins into a profitable experience. 

Some like lower end areas that have strong cash flow and margins.

They will also take somewhat longer to close, cost marginally more in closing costs, and the property has to meet HUD requirements. 

Using that in real life, beware taking a marginal deal just because your only have one day left.

Hello SoCal Investors/Rehabbers/Flippers,The margins seem tighter than before and wanted to understand at what margin a lot of investors are buying at.At what margin would you purchase a distressed property for a flip deal?

So there is no cap rate.. and this is something that was pointed out to Joe many times it is simply interest income.. and since these CA investors sell the home for a farily hefty margin for what they paid for them they are making a greater return than the coupon interest rate.. so the investors are making interest income not Cap rate because they are note holders not owners.Now were the debate came in what form others on the forum pointing out that much of this is probably predatory lending and there are dodd frank and safe act issues.

I have one quote so far, but the offer you describe beats it by a large margin.

Home sales prices vs typical rents usually make for low to marginal returns...

I'm believing there may be a higher profit margin for someone in my position and to me, it is a little more personal.

Are the margins too tight here?