Unfortunately, the things you can invest in through your 401K are typically mutual funds.  

Property Condition & Amenities: it’s important to, “Maintain to the Neighborhood.”Key metrics for each Property Class:Class A Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 680+, no convictions/evictions in last 7 years.Tenant Default: 0-5% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Section 8: Class A rents are too high and won’t be approved.Vacancies: 5-10%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Class B Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 620-680, some blemishes, no convictions/evictions in last 5 years.Tenant Default: 5-10% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Vacancies: 10-15%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 1-3 years for positive cashflow, balanced amounts of relative rent & value appreciation.Section 8: Class B rents are usually too high for the Section 8 program.Class C Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 560-620, many blemishes, but should have no convictions/evictions in last 3 years.

If you have a tenant that has an approved pet -- they've paid the typical $250 non-refundable fee and $20-$30/ month per pet -- and this tenant family or friends who occasionally visit or stay overnight with a dog pet, do you allow that?

That's because adding nonaccredited investors to a fund *legally* often requires mega-amounts of disclosure which typically can cost "easily in excess of $50,000/year".

It's tougher to get ahold of homeowners because of marketing laws and their data isn't typically public. 

I’ve seen it thrown around a lot, but honestly, it seems kind of arbitrary sometimes.What elements are typically considered when calculating ARV?

Buying performing or non-performing notes directly from banks has really caught my attention.For those who’ve done it, I’d love to hear your perspective on a few things:Which bank department typically handles note sales?

People with 680+ credit scores typically don't destroy your buildings and I have never had a eviction or even a late payment notice needed.

There are pros and cons to these just like HELOCs.With a HEL it is typically a fixed rate, which is a good thing.

Typically they are run down.