This isn't an exact science though - you just need to know what costs you're going to have and then do you best estimating them based either on actual facts (like taxes, insurance, PM costs are easy to know exactly) or good assumptions based on your knowledge of the area and property type (for things like vacancy, maintenance, cap ex, etc.).I don't think anybody can predict operating expenses for years to come 100% correct.

Hi, :woohoo: As predicted, mortgage interest rates closed their latest rise, as muted economic data trimmed the rising pressure of earlier weeks.

As a predictive tool, it is best used for things with an ultimate future value of zero, like the depreciating value of machinery or tools or the declining balance of a note.

EVERY other investment loses you money in that year, and every year following, unless your crystal ball predictions about APPRECIATION of the Investment come true.

Yeah this is what they say they offered Program OverviewWe offer flexible bridge loans combined with gap funding with a simple and transparent application process, reliable funding, and predictable pricing to achieve 100% financing for your fix and flip real estate investment project.The bridge loan, referred to as PRIME loan, is a short-term mortgage for real estate investors, who prefer to finance the purchase and/or rehabilitation of their investment property rather than buy fully in cash.

The south east is very beneficial from a tax standpoint and price points are so increasing at a predictable rate and we still have a housing shortage.

Make sure you develop a great model to predict what your income and expenses will be so you come out on top...not in the hold.

but if you have CASH being a lender is far better than being a landlord.. the return is much more predictable, and as long as you know what your doing ( many note investors get burned just like people buying out of state) but if you get good notes... you will have a much better success rate over time.now investing in markets that will appreciate is another matter.. but when you talk about low end rentals being a note investor will be much better in the long run  if done correctly. and your not paying huge mark ups like you do when you used LA based marketing companies.

@Jay Hinrichs   I think you'll see a different market dynamic and strategy this time around with Hedge funds, and I predict this will primarily be a result of continuing efficiencies and creativity in the SFR rental securitization market.  

Otherwise, I predict a future post titled, "My tenant is complaining that her electric bill is too high!"