Quote from @Jaycee Greene: Quote from @Jiovani Motsebo Nengoue: Hello, I'd like to get some investor opinions from Chicago.

From an investor standpoint, when you factor in lower CapEx, warranties, energy efficiency, and potential rate buy-downs, new builds can actually offer better risk-adjusted returns than older resales.

Quote from @Matheus Souza: @Jaycee Greene no i am investing Out of state i am located in Massachusetts  @Matheus Souza Something like this duplex in CBus: 1273-1275 E 18th Ave, Columbus, OH 43211?

The one thing most everyone said in one way or another is fear of the unknown.Here are a couple of tips:1) Real estate isn't rocket science.

Beyond interest rates, points, and fees can really add up.
Before committing to a loan, always calculate your true cost of funds — it can change your deal’s entire ROI.
What’s your go-to checklist before finalizing ...

Right now, though, I have the energy and interest to imagine investing in a few hands-on projects.

@Jaycee Greene I really appreciate your advice and I'll definitely take that into consideration 

@Jaycee Greene Thanks for the info!

Ther are plenty of people using this strategy today and it is definitely doable if you have the time and energy to figure out how to manage. 

I’ve been working on a simple underwriting tool for small investors who don’t want to spend an hour in Excel every time they look at a property.Here’s how it works:Drop in the basics (price, rent, expenses, loan terms)In 30 seconds, it spits out NOI, Cap Rate, DSCR, Cash-on-Cash, and a simple traffic-light recommendation (Green / Yellow / Red)You get a clean one-page summary you can actually use to make a quick “go/no-go” callI’m testing it out with real investors now.