So I did the rookie move of taking the generic capital expenditure numbers from a book as a starting point for cash flow evaluations.

New investor here.    Started 10 days ago.  Pro user for 24hrs or so  :)
I have analysed 10 properties in the Kanata / Ottawa area everyday since I found this website and I just CAN'T get the CoC ROI any higher than ...

When you evaluate the profitability of a deal, what metrics do you care about most?

I believe any working experience is good experience---doing book keeping for multi family will give you an idea of expenses and maintenance and other issues in order for you to evaluate deals better but it sounds like you are not planning on doing real estate full time so in that respect, I'd spend my time getting to understand numbers by mock evaluating properties, exploring and lining up conventional and creative financing and getting to know local realtors, wholesalers and investors who can not only find you deals when you are ready but teach you just through conversation.

Hi all - real estate agent and newbie investor with eyes on the hunt for my first investment project and I came across a deal in my market that I'd love your opinion on. It's a lot with approved plans for a 5 unit new...

I may be biased living and working here but pay attention to the population growth, development and property evaluation.

Perhaps you have the info and just didn't mention it, but be sure you do consider it as you evaluate the deal:Purchasing a property currently valued at $42k for $19k sounds good.

This leads to evaluations of the property not so much on the cosmetic aspects, but more so on the function and mechanics, I.E.

Also, remember that just evaluating properties online and using calculators will not get you anywhere.

Also they said the pay cut was for 90 days in writing, it lasted 18 months, then they called the bump back up to before, a raise, therefore it was another year after that before an evaluation for a real raise.