But I'm looking over numbers and I'm starting to think it may have always been a bit of a unicorn that appeared once when the stars aligned, but otherwise doesn't really make sense under MOST conditions.I've nerded out a little and ran numbers comparing interest rates, P+I payments, and initial principal balances and I've found with MY assumptions, that the 1% rule is actually NEVER a valid filter. 

Hello, my name is Daryna and I am a sophomore in high school and I have been interested in real estate for a very long time. I have been reading books about it, listening to podcasts etc. I am planning to get my licen...

With your considerable experience and, I'm assuming, strong credit score, you would be well-positioned to receive high leverage and low rates from most private lenders.

As Jimmy previously mentioned Columbus has strong macroeconomic factors driving appreciation.

Just to be clear, I would only charge them for lost rent, from the date they were to move in until the date someone else started paying rent.Now, would that hold up in court?

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Hi there :)I'm brand new to real-estate investing but motivated to take action and start gaining momentum on my dreams of building a portfolio of properties. 

Your ability to turn around a property with an 11% cap rate is a pretty strong selling point.

Start by networking at local meetups and connecting with investors, agents, and property managers.

The ratio of each starts higher with interest expense in the first month and then higher with principal in the last month.