There are also potential warranty issues.

Multifamily homes often require more maintenance, so factor in potential repair costs when evaluating a property.

Feel free to reach out if you want some suggestions!

Hey Everyone, I've been building an Excel financial model that can quickly analyze potential value-add multifamily projects and I've run into an issue that I wasn't expecting - when calculating the returns, do you take into account both the refinance and sale proceeds, along with the cash flow?

Both of this will likely require real time conversations which will be difficult from India3) Maintenance when tenants are staying - I feel less worried about this as I can have the tenant coordinate with my chosen vendor (that I already have or can potentially find from India by talking to them on phone at night time in India / morning in the US).

Debt Service Coverage Ratio loans (DSCR) utilize the potential property income for qualification, not your own.

I will reach out to her and let you know as soon as I hear back. 

Market Knowledge: These agents typically have in-depth knowledge of the local real estate market, including areas with high investment potential, upcoming developments, or changes in zoning laws that could affect property values.

It will be up to you to vet the potential deal sponsors/partners and Underwriting properly to make sure it's a good fit.

The information you have could potentially help a fellow entrepreneur accomplish his or her goals.