My main goal is to prioritize cash flow while keeping an eye on long-term appreciation.If anyone has insights on markets that might be a good fit, tips for first-time investors using home equity, or anything else I should be thinking about, I’d love to hear your thoughts!

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Also, when evaluating a value-add deal, what are the key factors you prioritize most? 

Let’s prioritize practical solutions that promote compliance, affordability, and overall safety for residents.

The seller was prioritizing a quick and easy closing over getting top dollar.

Shay - if you can find something in Brookwood that is relatively turnkey between $300-$350k I'd prioritize that school district above the other areas - great rental market!!

He prioritizes deals with substantial margins, mitigating rate increases, and actively manages rehab costs to maximize profitability by being heavily involved in the process and GCing his own projects.

Do you prioritize cash-on-cash return, equity buildup, cap rate, monthly cash flow, or something else entirely? 

Some agents do this well, some without a license do it even better.Having a license to serve other clients first and help you conduct your own transactions second is how I would look at it.When analyzing deals I will prioritize sharing with investor clients first and only pursue it for myself if none of them want to purchase it.Happy to talk more as you pursue all of this!

Less commonly, I’ve seen investors prioritize the 70% rule when evaluating deals.With so many different benchmarks out there, I’m curious—what metrics do you personally prioritize when analyzing deals?