Holistic scorecard
Deals are bundles: purchase price, immediate repair needs, financing terms, ongoing expenses, and your skill or vendor network to manage them.
Quick checks
- Does rent cover PITI + reserves at conservative vacancy?
- Are comparable sales and rents documented, not anecdotal?
- Can you hold through a 12-month tenant gap or rate reset if applicable?
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Mistakes
- Falling in love with finishes while ignoring HOA litigation or flood zones.
- Waiving inspection to win bidding without pricing risk.
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FAQ
- One red flag?
Anything you cannot verify with data or a professional—mold, foundation, title—deserves pause or price adjustment.