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Cecilia Fields Out of state investing- BRRRR
4 June 2025 | 16 replies
Thank you Rehab will cost you roughly $50/sqft and the cost does not change whether your property is 50k or 250k, but on a 50k property, the rehab portion will be a huge % of the ARV, making it almost impossible to achieve enough upside.I've been doing BRRRR's for over a decade and found the sweet spot at about 200k ARV, which typically means you have to buy at 100k to make the numbers work.
Kelly Langlas BRRRR in Charlotte, NC
30 May 2025 | 12 replies
For example, I do not want to spend time analyzing deals that are in areas where once I rehab a property, the rent is too high for the possible tenants interested in living in that area, so I am trying to find that sweet spot of deciphering an up and coming neighborhood from "not the best". 
Junior Maravel New Real Estate Investor
9 June 2025 | 15 replies
If you do it right, it’s arguably the best market to invest.Purchase: $80k-$130kRent: $1100-$1500 (no rent control in MI)1% rule: .9%-1.4% rule dealsCoc ROI: 4-12%Total ROI: 20-40%Cash flow: $50-$250/door (after all expenses and budgeting for maint, capex, vacancy)Appreciation: 3-10%+ (has been double digit for a decade)Location: C+, B-These numbers are based on the “sweet spot” in Metro Detroit.
Harry Shin New Member Looking in to Out of State Real Estate
18 June 2025 | 24 replies
If you do it right, it’s arguably the best market to invest.Purchase: $80k-$130kRent: $1100-$1500 (no rent control in MI)1% rule: .9%-1.4% rule dealsCoc ROI: 4-12%Total ROI: 20-40%Cash flow: $50-$250/door (after all expenses and budgeting for maint, capex, vacancy)Appreciation: 3-10%+ (has been double digit for a decade)Location: C+, B-These numbers are based on the “sweet spot” in Metro Detroit.
Kwanza P. STR Furniture Setup
28 May 2025 | 21 replies
Wine opener, measuring cups/spoons, scissors.For Operational Tips1.
Steve Balinski Question about building a team of realtors to find rentals (SFR - 4 unit)
25 June 2025 | 35 replies
Working with investors there is certain cities and pockets I am in more often since that's where most investors look or the sweet spot. 
Bob Urbon Help! I'm moving to Pittsburgh!
1 June 2025 | 13 replies
But I could be wrong.You are in the sweet spot at the price point you mentioned and Jeremy has touched on many of the areas that I would recommend as well.
Vivek Srinivas New invester seeking guidance on best market/location to invest
23 June 2025 | 25 replies
If you do it right, it’s arguably the best market to invest.Purchase: $80k-$130kRent: $1100-$1500 (no rent control in MI)1% rule: .9%-1.4% rule dealsCoc ROI: 4-12%Total ROI: 20-40%Cash flow: $50-$250/door (after all expenses and budgeting for maint, capex, vacancy)Appreciation: 3-10%+ (has been double digit for a decade)Location: C+, B-These numbers are based on the “sweet spot” in Metro Detroit.
Ciro Antonio Martínez Morales 4/5 No Bookings? Fix Your Listing Before Blaming The Market
15 May 2025 | 0 replies
PHOTOS THAT SELLUse natural light.Shoot at golden hour.Add human elements: a towel rolled on the bed, a glass of wine on the terrace, a hat on the hammock.Invest in a pro—even if it’s just for the first set.Rule of thumb: Your listing should look like a boutique hotel ad, not your aunt’s spare room.2.
Shane Moore Considering Section 8 investments, What are pros and cons?
26 May 2025 | 42 replies
What is the sweet spot for home sizes?