For those who are stock market investors, cap rate in real estate serves as the common valuation metric just like a PE ratio (aka earnings multiple) does with stocks.

They can keep deals alive when would otherwise be dead.

While I thought this to be an almost offensive offer, I later found out that I did not put enough stock into how bad they wanted to move on from their life as landlords and enjoy being retired in FL.The phone call I received from the listing broker later that day was bittersweet.

If you are dead set on a buy and hold you could probably spend some money on marketing to find an off market property and pick and choose what you want to keep and sell what you don’t.

Not just you.In fact in some places even offers at full price are getting out bid by thousands, 96% is an average for retail sales – look it up.Sign of the times, competition is up and housing stock is clearly low.

The DAF takes care of the IRS-related paperwork.Another advantage of a DAF is that it can handle illiquid assets such as cars, private stock, and real estate.

In a city with this much old housing stock it would seem to cause an incredible burden on landlords all having to upgrade their windows.

Although I have not had the inspection yet (that is scheduled in 2 days), I do not anticipate the house will need too much work, the downstairs apartment needs the most work (more updating) and landscaping (dead tree removal and tons of poison ivy).My question is do you know of any contractors that could help us out with this FHA 203K contract in Ulster County, NY. 

Check out more disaster photos… https://photos.app.goo.gl/R4PZLuOLGHONO5Rl2Not saying that they are better than the stock market but just don't buy them cash only (without an appraisal) and not have a disinterested party tell you about the exact area.What are your quick tips with finding turnkey rentals?

So, it’s very helpful to look at all the deposits and if they are not obviously payroll please try to document what the source of the deposit was.2.Your most recent 1 Full month of paycheck stubs including YTD totals3.Your 2 most recent years W2’s4.Your 2 most recent years Federal Tax returns, including all schedules, if self-employed please include all corporate returns and a YTD P&L.5.Current Statements for any Certificates of Deposit, Stock, Bonds, Cash Value Life Insurance and/or Retirement Acct (IRA’s, 401K’s,401B’s etc) if applicable (all pages).6.Legible copies of your Unexpired Driver’s License, these do not copy or scan well so feel free to text or email me a clear & legible copy to this email or text (phone blocked).7.Employer’s HR Contact Name and Number if known (if your employer uses a verification service called “The Work Number” we will need your salary key).8.FYI PURCHASE- A copy of the purchase agreement with a copy of earnest money check.