What Makes You Take a Second Look at an Off-Market Deal?

[Rhema Odika]

I’ve been spending time analyzing off-market properties and talking with different investors.

One thing I’ve noticed is that every investor seems to focus on something different. Some care most about cash flow, others focus on appreciation, while some won’t even look at a deal unless it hits a certain cap rate.

For those actively buying rental properties, what are the first 2–3 numbers or factors you look at before deciding whether a deal is worth deeper analysis?

Curious to hear how different investors approach it.