Find a realtor in the area that can give you the skinny on the area before pulling the trigger.

I've been looking at multifamily homes for the past few weeks with my realtor. I have found one that peaks my interest. The location is good, rent is solid and price is decent. My next step would be to make an offer a...

When I buy a house, i always factor in 50 percent operating expenses to account 10 percent for management, however, every time I talk to a PM, I just can't pull the trigger(small 8 SFH and 1 duplex portfolio).

A First-Refusal Right Is Not an Option Although often associated with options, the first-refusal right is not a true option.An option is an irrevocable offer that gives its holder a unilateral right to trigger the purchase at the option price during the option period.In contrast, a first-refusal right does not give its holder the power to compel an unwilling owner to sell.

That should not hold a person back from pulling the trigger.

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I'm basically ready to pull the trigger on something just don't have the avenue yet...

I would agree with the others that stated that they would not pull the trigger on this deal.

If you're getting 3+ calls per day you would probably have it rented quickly.Put together your pro forma and if the numbers make sense pull the trigger based on cash flow / cash on cash type metrics.The only question mark is whether you're planning to cater to a 12 month tenant or rather a seasonal expat tenant - you will need to be very careful with your vacancy rate given the nature of the location.  

Assuming you pull the trigger and buy from them, you are responsible for taking possession, which means the possibility of conviction by going through the court system.