The numbers look fantastic, especially if you dont have huge amounts of cash on stand by.

It can lower the mortgage amount and eliminate PMI for Homebuyers.

Interest rates are often a key concern for real estate investors, as mortgages are often the difference between a cash-flowing deal and a dud.

There was a starting amount of 300k, would i need to bid above 300k or any amount over $1 since it has no bid?

The covered parking area and patios should have adequate drainage to prevent water accumulation and potential damage.Investment ForecastPurchase Price: $849,900Total NOI over 10 years: $308,782.13Year 10 Value: $1,256,336 (based on a conservative 4% appreciation rate)Annualized return: 6.30%ConclusionWhile this property is poised for appreciation, sustaining it over several years for substantial returns would require substantial financial resources due to high debt servicing costs and negative annual Cash on Cash (CoC) returns.

. ~1.1 M in cash).What is the best time to buy the replacement property?

I suspect most lawyers over this amount of money would tell you what I told you get someone or you to go look at it and pay her or dont pay her if work was not done. 

Worded differently, the money saved in energy bills because of an improvement, must add up to the same are greater amount than the cost of making the improvement.

We have several different "types" of properties to include traditional single family rentals, one multifamily rental, lease to buy options with tenants who hope to buy from us, two short term rentals, and some agricultural farm land that is cash rent. 

When we do the construction loan, we'll take the cost you paid for your lot, your soft costs (plans, permits, property prep, etc) and add it to the build costs (keep in mind, we'll make sure those amounts are fluffed and that they make sense).