Good evening all.  I hail from Monterey, CA and am new to real estate investing (I still have to google most of the acronyms).  I own my own small condo but am looking to get into REI to start to bring in some extra c...

How much cash flow do most of you require before you'd consider the purchase of a residential rental property?

I've been modeling $100/mo per unit when analyzing properties (using the 50% rule). Is that too aggressiv...

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I'm wondering what's the best way to know what the vacancy rate is in a particular area, zip code, city, whatever. I've been using Sperlings (www.bestplaces.net), but sometimes I wonder how accurate and up t...

Hi everyone,I'm a newbie investor here and I'm looking at a deal in an area where Amazon has announced they will build a fulfillment center.  It's supposed to bring in a couple thousand jobs, which is great for any ar...

Hey all - There are some larger multi family complexes going up in my market…not sure what to make of it yet, but it’s a small town of 20k people. Don’t know if we have a housing shortage or if this is going to hurt e...

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I've got my eye on 2-3 smaller parks (15-25 units) and wondering how you evaluate the local economy. What metrics do you look for?

I understand that unemployment is a major one and understandin...

View report*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.Hi all, This is by far the most inexpensive property I've seen on the market in Western W...

When looking at the location of a potential MHP deal, would you be comfortable with a small town of ~1000 people located 10-15 miles (~15 minute drive) outside of a larger city of ~50k+ people?  Especially if this cou...

Hello, is anyone familiar with East Tennessee markets in Chattanooga, Knoxville or Johnson City?  Were looking for a place in the south to raise our young children but also invest with cashflow and some appreciation.
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How Would the Average Person Find Comparables in Their Area to Determine Potential Appraised Value?
To find comparables in your area, an average person can do the following:
Research online: Websites such as Zillow,...