There are many, many strategies you can employ including some where you are not a deed holder, but simply using your funding to supply an experienced investor with capital for a short period of time.

But pushing to the higher rental tier does require a pretty good investment of capital, as Ned pointed out, quite a different thing than saying that turnover is good.

I understand the arguments and feelings about those programs designed as a safety net and then become a crutch for many but if we are to continue to press for an economic system that leads more strongly to a free market capitalism and less to a socialistic European system we need to provide a safety net for those who through no fault of there own fall on hard times.

Is the unit in rentable condition at the moment.Based on the answers above - you should be able to factor in the mileage to and from the property; it will either be expensed or capitalized to the cost of the property.

We are bringing the capital, credit, experience - any ideas on how to give him some upside without giving away too much?

Take some time to figure out which method meets your requirements (capital, risk tolerance, skillset, etc) and learn how to be successful in that area.

I like having rates in each field so I don't have to manually do it.Do you have any percentages or average annuals forLawn CareUtilities when Vacant Capital Costs

Inter entity agreements, capital structures, pro foma accounting considerations.

I will take both sides of this coin, I know, that seems impossible, but it is not.IF, and that is capital IF, you can find an agent like Kim Knox (judging only from her post), work a dedicated relationship with her on the MLS deals.

All your capital will be tied up here when you may be able to make money else where.