Hey y'all, I have a recently purchased lake home just east of Kansas City.

I've identified a small mixed use building I'd like to purchase.

We have enough capital now to purchase a property and and we are blessed to have capital left over every month as well, which we typically invest in CDs.Here are our current options: 1-Buy a turnkey place that has nothing to do with mom for cash flow of $200-300/month plus potential appreciation, overall ROI of 15-20% 2- Ask mom if she would move closer to us in San Diego, buy a small place here, have zero cashflow but at least we have another property in a great appreciating market and are no longer spending the $800 on her rent3- Buy a place for her in Orlando, same scenario as above but obviously a lesser mortgage since its FL and not CAWe found a great turnkey company we liked so if we do option one I think we will use them, but it just feels like if we do that we will still be tossing away what we currently pay on her rent. 

Purchase price: $275,000 Cash invested: $80,000 Sale price: $450,000 This beautiful renovated home near Washington DC promises warmth and comfort.

Hi all,   I am interesting in purchasing a property for rent in south east Florida, mainly Hallandale, Hollywood and South Beach. 

@Stanley Smeltzer there is also a 3% funds to use based on the purchase price if you are going to live in the property.

Hi Tahreak, You have to be just as careful purchasing new builds, many of the homebuilders I noticed sometimes cut corners and you might have more maintenance related costs than expected.

I recently purchased a property in Sacramento.

Cost TrackerLot Purchase Price 20% - 15%Architect & Engineering Plans RenderingSurvey 1 (Stake Corners & Elevation Cert)Surveyor (Final Elevation Cert & Final Survey)County Permit Municipality Utilities District Portable ToiletFoundationSilt Fence Site Work (tree removal / 8in Dirt Scrape)Concrete SlabFramingLumberEngineering Wood Products (Trusses)Accessories & LumberFraming Labor $2.5 per sqftPlumbingPlumbing TurnkeySinksToiletsFaucets & Shower TrimElectricalElectricalHVACHvacInterior Windows & Material Back DoorFront DoorSiding, Sheathing & Cornice MaterialSiding, Cornice, Doors, Window LaborRoofRoof Deck MaterialRoof Deck LaborStanding Seam Metal Roof (optional)InsulationInsulationDrywallDrywallFirewallHang, Tape, Float & Texture LaborDrywall Touch Up LaborPaintExterior PaintInterior PaintExtra Cost (Caulk & Paint Upgrade)CarpentryDoor Handles CabinetsInterior DoorsBaseboards & Shelving (closets, utilities & Pantry)Carpentry LaborCounter TopsCounter TopsMirrors MirrorsGarageGarage Door & OpenerDrivewayDriveway Flat Work (AC Pad, Walkways, Steps, Backyard Steps)TilingTile MaterialTile LaborLVPLVP MaterialLVP LaborRailingRailingLandscapingLandscape Final gradeSODFlower BedDumpsterDumpsterApplianceseDish WasherStoveMicrowaveMiscMail BoxFinal CleaningHouse Plan PrintsWater & Electric During buildRefunds / DepositsRefundable Deposit

I have been looking into making my first investment property purchase (SFR).