Here is the list of items I use when evaluting the numbers on any 2-4 unit property:Taxes (included in PITI)Sewer and WaterTrashHeat/UtilitiesHOACap Ex and Ops (my personal minimum is $150/roof/month)Insurance (included in PITI)Mgmt Fee - as a % (general consensus here on BP is 10%. include it even if you think you are going to self manage)Vacancy- as a % (8% represents 1 vacant month/unit/year)

All of those items can become expenses the Mortgagee takes on in order to preserve the value of the property securing the loan and protect the liens priority.  

A lesson for us all to watch for back doors through the leases.We closed on it last week with a negotiated $1 bill of sale for a few of the items and 30 days for the seller to remove everything else.  

, I was medically discharged from the military.  

We both are Military with good credit so we should come out better than we did going in!

My expectation is to have a minimum of $1M working and get that amount higher over time.My exit will be any number of the following: Note matures, borrower pays off early, sell all or portion, note becomes NPN and foreclose or deed in lieu.As exits come earlier than the full term, returns increase, they negative is that I must find new notes to re-invest that principle and portion of interest.Now, on the flipping topic, I can't say with an absolute fact that each and every item of expense I put into each rehab flip gets me both my money back and a return on that capital, but it is pretty hard to argue with success and I have been successful doing this for many years on very high dollar figures.

Bare with me, I have an unusual question and am seeking a little guidance as how to best accomplish some goals I have...I am currently in the military and have been strongly considering transitioining back into the civilian sector.

There are trade offs, but it could be a way to get solar on a flip for quite a bit less than you could otherwise.Eco friendly can take the form of items like bamboo floors.  

If they agree, immediately write as strong of an offer as you can keeping it clean and simple (don't ask for items like; Title Policy etc.

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