Hi All,Just purchased my first property and moved from San Diego to Charleston.

Should an investor use 50% of ARV as their purchase price cap?

It's a super affordable real estate market where you can still find deals that hit the 1% rule anywhere from $120-180k purchase price (or $200-250k for multifamily).

Purchase price: $150,000 In the process of buying 1.21 acres in Isabela, Puerto Rico.

However, a common benchmark is aiming for at least 6-8% cash-on-cash return based on your total investment (purchase price + rehab + closing costs).Always factor in appreciation potential, tax benefits, and personal risk tolerance.

If you are fully committed to purchasing rather than renting, I would suggest to try and get into the best area with the best schools you possibly can.

I assure you I have concluded a number of almost u believable “deals” (I purchased a property For $5k that I sold for $125k in 2 days) and never dwelled into the sellers motivations, needs or desires. 

Purchasing a fully furnished 3-bedroom home minutes from a large hospital and a SUNY University.Whom (at the hospital) would I contact to determine if there is a market for mid term rentals.

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So, if you like the idea of the tax-free bucket, you can wait until 59.5 to take "normal" withdrawals, but here are a few creative ways to use the tax-free money early without penalty:You can do MBDR in your company's 401k plan and leave after age 55 and no longer worry about the 10% penalty (Rule of 55)Utilize 72T - Pay yourself the same amount every month until you are at least 59.5Move the money to a self-directed IRA (SDIRA), where you can use the Roth IRA to purchase RE10k of earnings can be pulled tax-free for first home purchaseThe principal can always be withdrawn tax-freeNot really anything anyone plans for, but there are some exceptions for medical expenses as well that can be a nice plan Z if you blow through other emergency fundsI do this in my company's solo 401k because it gives me the most control over the funds, but it can easily be done in a company 401k if their plan rules support it.