It also helps me keep in touch with how accurate prices are.My biggest tip however is talking up real estate investing as often as possible. 

Our goal is to buy 3 more properties next year and get our cash flow to 20K per month.Sticking with the latest 2-4,pp+improvements=730knoi=60820c/c=c/r=(all cash) = 8.3%Assuming your NOI is accurate (ie left out no expenses), the c/c is good in this environment. 

We have already locked in 3 properties.This particular property the numbers presented from the seller were not accurate once we were able to look them over in depth.

Here is what I'd like to see.The ability to accurately judge rental rates.Proactive on repairs.  

We are looking at a property in Round Rock, Tx and am trying to get a really accurate monthly rental number.

I specialized in apartment rentals city-wide (imagine something like sales showings, minus the convenience of MLS and client exclusivity) and property management, which in tandem prepared me to provide an accurate market analysis to potential local investors looking at rental income.

- Not sure as I'm not a landlord...I factor in 10% when analyzing properties for my landlord buyers...But Account Closed can probably give a better, more accurate answer.

I'd like to find someone, particularly in the Phoenix area, who more accurately could provide the information and guidance we need. 

These expenses include: Contributions up to 6% of the sales This information is accurate as of the time of posting.

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