Great thread, I really hope it enlightens some newbies.The gurus have always been around selling the dream & suspect always will, using varying mediums to harvest more $.1 thing...i think people are also getting "training" from BP et al about strategies that really aren't that relevant anymore due to suppressed % rates & inflation.I believe the older ways will be prevalent again; hard work finding "deals", conservative underwriting, more cash into deals, quality value add, prime locations & strategies that have typically surrounded REI.I believe some future looking investing will be senior care, value add, some industrial & some MF.Buffalo looks promising, although some of the industrial investments (micron etc) will take some time.

It is clear the Brian Nelson is going to open the lines of communication with investors and bring much needed transparency with clear and relevant updates in the weeks and months to come. 

Your experiences and insights can be invaluable in helping me make an informed decision.Please feel free to share your thoughts, experiences, or any relevant information.

Hi,I am struggling to understand what is the relevance of the rents and loans furlough to the rent and RE prices.

Originally posted by @Arhum Nomani:Hi, this post is relevant to Canadian residents who are investing in US rental properties.

They really are related, but you must always estimate your expenses individually to know what you're getting into.BTW, estimating the ARV using relevant comps within ½ mile is not a rule-of-thumb.

If your STR is non-passive due to material participation, this limit is not relevant.

I know what we pay locally is no where near what someone in CA would pay so my numbers would bear no relevance to an LA investor.

My favorite are the emails from brokers that have 20 other lenders in the copy line that says send me your best offer,and as you mention zero or very little relevant info to have any idea of what or if we do anything on their "deal".

Classify all relevant metrics to create a “screen” or “score” in which notes will fall into various categories”categories” with notes falling into either ‘accept” or ” pass”.