To gain the same multiple return over the save bank, today’s investors should be making 4-5% what they were in 2020.

One client came in hot looking for a multi-unit in Phoenix - they wanted to roll over gains, keep taxes deferred, and jump into a hotter market.

I'm not a fan of buying a short term liability (no cash flowing property) in hopes of long term gain through appreciation. 

What we learned: We got lucky that we gained a lot of extra equity soon after we bought the house, which makes these repairs palatable. 

When investing in high cash-flow markets, I always recommend working with an investor friendly agent so you're able to gain the right insight on the different areas and the risks involved.

We sold a $330k rental property with almost no base so we need to do an 1031 exchange of roughly $300k to offset capital gain.

I love researching and gaining knowledge from people who are more experienced than I am.

Then don't rehab for zero COC return.But if you can spend $3000 on the lite rehab and increase rent from $1000 to $1050 then you'd gain $50 per month.50 x 12 = $600 more annually because you rehabbed.600 / 3000 = .2 or a 20% cash on cash return! 

I used tools like BiggerPockets to analyze deals weekly, and building a reliable team and networking with experienced investors helped me gain confidence.

Understand the basics of private lendingResearch real estate marketsDetermine your investment strategy and criteria for loans, including:- Amounts- Interest rates- Repayment termsCreate legal documents with a lawyerNetwork with real estate professionalsPerform due diligence on potential borrowers and their projectsBegin with smaller loans to gain experienceMonitor your investments closelyConsider joining a private lending group for additional resourcesStay informed about real estate trends, lending practices, and legal regulations