Hi everyone,I am a small STR investor and in the past few years I have been investing in both stocks and real estatewith COC returns of about 20% for the past 3 years.I am considering diversifying my portfolio with LTR and I know that returns there are going to be a lot smaller.So I was curious to know if there was a rough formula that could include mortgage paydown, tax advantages, and estimated appreciationto be able to compare apples with apples.I am only familiar with Cashflow, CoC, Cap Ex, and IRR.

If you plan on using VA eligibility to purchase a home then you would have to buy it as a primary residence. 

the HGTV formula is: sales price minus rehab minus purchase = profits. 

Purchase price: $140,000 Cash invested: $140,000 ARV 375,000...currently making monthly interest only payments to investor...using as primary res....Will refinance in a few months and use equity for other investments.

Below are the details of each property, including purchase price, current estimate, and equity, along with their respective cash flows:Home 1 - Condo, (2 BR, 2 Bth)  Fayetteville,NC-  Purchase price $50,000 - Current Estimate $75,000, loan amount 0 = Equity $75,000Cash flow - Rent - $825, PM Fees $75, HOA Fee $100, HOA Assessment $163, Taxes $50, Ins $25, Loan Pmt $0 = Cash Flow $412Home 2 - Condo (3 Br, 2 Bth) Fayetteville,NC- Purchase price $89,000 - Current Estimate $155,000, loan amount 0 = Equity $155,000Cash flow - Rent - $1250, PM Fees $112.5, HOA Fee $231, Taxes $90, Ins $30, Loan Pmt $0 = Cash Flow $786Home 3 - SFH (3 br, 2 Bth) Little Rock, Ar - Purchase price $189,000 - Current Estimate $300,000, loan amount $85,000 = Equity $215,000Cash flow - Rent - $1500, PM Fees $150, Taxes $269, Ins $156, Loan Pmt $766 = Cash Flow $159Home 4 - SFH (3br, 2 Bth) Abilene,TX - Purchase price $225,000 - Current Estimate $315,000, loan amount $51,600 = Equity $265,000Cash flow - Rent - $1850, PM Fees $185, Taxes $583, Ins $145, Loan Pmt $1400 (0 Interest) = Cash Flow -$463Total Equity = $710,000Total Cash Flow = $894Sell, Sell with 1031 exchange, Cashout Refinance, HELOC'S...Too many options, i don't know what to do.  

Purchase price: $270,000 Cash invested: $40,000 Sale price: $359,000 Contributors: Peter Vekselman Partner Driven, in collaboration with Seth Choate, successfully completed a fix-and-flip on E Wildflower Lane, Fresno, CA.

I purchased a tax certificate for a property that sold to the state of Alabama in 2019.

The lot was purchased cash and the house will be built cash as well.

Common fees will include a set-up fee, leasing fee for each turnover or a lease renewal fee, marking up maintenance, retaining late fees, and more.

Purchase price: $90,000 Sale price: $125,000 Contributors: Peter Vekselman Partner Driven, in collaboration with Susan Rosati, successfully completed a quick flip on N Arkansas Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401.