To give you an idea of NPN setup using NPV seeking the same return:P1: $0P2: $0.....P24: ($4,000) P25: $0P26: $90,000=NPV(12%/12,P1:P26) = $66,334.05The more accurate and realistic your income and expenses the more accurate your formula result will be.  

What is a realistic return to shoot for in the Valley? 

They outline 4 strategies for building your portfolio safely and realistically.

A realistic portrayal of the path.

Given all that has been done in upgrades as well as skyrocketing prices in the area, is there any way to ensure that an appraisal is realistic to ARV/present value and not just tied to historical sales price.2.

HA argues that their service fee is to help with the regulatory stuff they do as well but realistically it comes to the home owners and local support.

@Tim Campbell thanks for chiming in with a more realistic perspective, and thanks for investing in our neighborhood!

Make sure when you go looking for assets you keep your head out of the clouds and be realistic in your approach.  

Proponents of cash buying conveniently ignore the value of cash to artificially inflate their profits but the reality is that paying down a property does not increase cash flow it reduces cash flow if you are realistic about the value of money.

I know about the 70% rule of thumb for fixers but not sure how to come up with a realistic investor-level offer for this kind of houses, the ones that need little-to-no work.I could treat it like a 'fixer" but with less cost or repairs, so I was thinking in offering about 70% of the market price, but in my newbies eyes, that's a hell of a discount.Asking price: $340K70% Offer: $241KComps:- Similar unit in the same building: $353K- Similar units in another building closer to the water: $345K & $375KAny guidance is appreciated!!