$16800/$525000=0.032.  3.2% + 4.6% =0.078 so you are still left with a pathetic 7.8%.https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ca/merced/real-estatenote S&P is passive and historically is near 10%/year return.In general, unleveraged RE without value add will not produce the return to justify the effort of residential RE.  

I’m expanding into Kansas City as my primary BRRRR market due to its strong rent-to-value ratios, investor-friendly climate, and steady demand for renovated rentals. 

Quote from @Alessondra Gernan: Hi everyone, I live in San Francisco/Daly City, CA, and I’m lucky to have an affordable living situation right now.

I have a lot of investors who work and live in California and it was very tough for most of them to get started, until they ventured out into other states!

Wanted to share a blog post of mine about how great investing in Kansas City is.

Atlantic City’s short-term rental market has been booming for the past several years, but lately, I’ve been hearing a lot of investors asking: “Is the Airbnb boom in AC over?”

I'm a single family home flipper who has moved into the Kansas City multifamily market.

The Twin Cities isn't the best market for cash flow compared to other midwest markets but I think it's a solid place to invest for the long-term. 

We live in California, so we’re looking into long-distance investing.

Why Philadelphia is the Next Hotspot for Real Estate Investment: A Case Study of 5000 Florence AvePhiladelphia remains the most affordable major city in the United States, making it an attractive target for investors seeking strong appreciation and cash flow—especially as savvy investors are flocking here from NYC, Boston, and DC.