Barely a year, or less than 1%.But you are right about appreciation, I would factor maybe 12-18% per year for the next few years, probably stay in the top 3 markets for appreciation in the country but not 20-30% any more.

We managed to barely break even.

I can understand wanting to wait until you have more of a base before jumping into face to face meetings, but don't wait too long.  

This works best in face-to-face negotiations when you're ready to buy right now. 

All I'm saying is that based on the types of homes I invest in, I can't see paying $150,000 for a home that rents for $1000 a month, and barely breaks even on cash flow.

Now that they’ve sold me one, I barely hear from them - I think only two emails letting me know they plan to connect with me soon (but that hasn’t happened yet).The third party PM company doesn’t communicate as well as MSHB, but I’m trying to make it work.   

I am facing a very similar situation right now and came to BP for some guidance.

Look forward to meeting you face-to-face in the not to distant future!

Looking forward to meeting new friends, faces, mentors, partners, investors and allies.

There is the basic way most of us calculate it, but there are other financial models that require a lot more information but would give you a better answer (my husband is in finance and he uses models that I barely understand).