We then work with our client to select the best financing option.On Return CalculationsAnother consideration is that return calculations only predict how a property is likely to perform under ideal conditions on day one.

With less day-to-day management and more predictable cash flow, they offer stability and ease of operation.

You can only predict but it's just prediction unless you know the area.

Sometimes it will run higher and sometimes lower because repairs are not very predictable and can vary significantly in cost and scope.

My prediction is -3% - 2% growth in 3-4 units.

The budget and timeline was easy to predict and manage.

For Santa Cruz, both of those predictions turned out to be quite fanciful.

Roofs can be expensive, but it's a predictable expense.

I have found great success in remote investing once the proper property management is in place.When it comes to loans, try and stick to something steady and predictable.

Unless an investor is confident in a market for appreciation, most focus on cash-flow because its more predictable and controllable.