Sophisticated investors invest on cashflow where the rents exceed the mortgage plus expenses (and enough money to pay for professional property manage to do our dirty work).Sophisticated investors look at the Rent-to-Value Ratio and look for at least 1% or more to be able to cashflow after expenses.

We don't use any software other than excel and quicken.Looking to switch to a more sophisticated software, Yardi seems to be the logical switch but wondering if there is any other program that works for our asset class that people would recommend over Yardi.

If you do figure out an arbitrage strategy, you will make some temporary profits but eventually the computers will detect your wins and start front-running your trades.It helps to have an advanced degree in Math/Physics/Statistics, access to sophisticated simulation software to back-test your trading strategies, and the intestinal fortitude of a Navy Seal :)

This seems like a Sophisticated bunch of Investors on BP so you guys could probably reach an understanding of your markets in 3-6 weeks!

They can be used for a variety of purposes, including the purchase of real estate.SBA 504 loans: These loans are specifically designed for the purchase of fixed assets, such as real estate, machinery, and equipment.SBA Microloans: These loans are designed for very small businesses and can be used for a variety of purposes, including the purchase of real estate.To be eligible for an SBA loan, a business must meet certain size and eligibility requirements.

It also begs the question, just how sophisticated and knowledgeable those deploying (or trying to) are.  

It is funny in TK sfr's everyone buys on pro forma.. but try to sell a multi family to a sophisticated investor they would never take these pro forma's for anywhere close to actuals.. they would want to see history.. and there is no history on a freshly rehabbed TK so know one really knows how they will do... other than blue sky..

I wrote a rather long post, no ide where it is but it's here, about the subject.You can certainly advertise for a "lender" might get lucky and some bank loan officer might call ;)Don't even refer to money folks as "investors" never imply a yield they will receive or profit in any ad, much less in writing.If someone were really serious about wanting money folks, if they can't approach the matter with a little sophistication, they should ask someone to help them.

You are really asking all the right questions, and your background gives you a lot of financial sophistication, so you are probably not likely to make a big mistake.As for the coming correction, we all know it's coming, but nobody knows when.  

But that does mean being a sophisticated investor & doing everything you can prior to offer acceptance to ensure you close the deal.