If you're using primarily cash flow from the property, or doubling money in less than five years if rewarding investors out of a cash out refinance from a property with lots of upside. anywhere between those two goal post can also work for example of 4% preferred return and a 1.5 X multiple at year three could be appropriate if that's what your deal is tailored to. hope this helps

Quote from @Benjamin Louie: @Diana Mulvihill Great question, and you’re absolutely right to double-check this early.

We get a few folks who want to double check if dates are really booked and let them know if there is a cancellation.Sometimes it works out. 

They said prices have nearly doubled in the last 3 to 10 years due to COVID, joining the EU and being Found.  

Double edged sword.

If you mean in RE I've never made 10k on monthly income from my handful of rentals but my first rehab netted $65,000 back in early 2000's which is probably the equivalent of double now.

We can't afford to not be pricing right with the significant double-digit increases in insurance and property taxes, especially in Houston.Decentralized Service -- I realize this is done to be more efficient/cost effective but it's more than quadrupled the time it requires me to "manage" them/PM. 

Definitely taking the hint to double-check titles, expect the unexpected, and maybe keep an eviction attorney on speed dial.Appreciate the Columbus tip too — might be a nice “Plan B” market!

Most investors focus on “price,” but smart investors focus on structure.A $10,000 discount looks nice on paper—but the impact on your monthly cash flow, debt service coverage ratio (DSCR), and approval odds can be underwhelming compared to the same amount in seller credits.Here’s why:A $10k price reduction might save you around $60 per month on a standard 30-year fixed loan.A $10k seller credit, used to buy down your rate, could reduce your payment by $140 per month or more.That’s more than double the savings—and it improves your property’s DSCR, which can be the difference between getting approved or not.In a world where every fraction of a percent matters, understanding how to allocate negotiation dollars is a hidden superpower.

And if you want safety and surety, you will very likely not be getting much more than high single digits/low double digit returns.