CREUniversity Real Estate Investing Forum - Latest posts

Don Wede is the founder and owner of Heartland Funding Inc. He has been investing in real estate since 1985 and has decades of experience buying houses, managing rentals, and working with distressed properties.

1. What metric should I use when analyzing a rental property?

Look at both cash-on-cash return and DSCR. The property should cover its d...

I think being conservative with your numbers is the best approach right now. If a deal still makes sense after accounting for repairs, maintenance, and unexpected expenses, it is probably worth considering. There is nothing wrong with waiting for the right opportunity instead of rushing into a purchase. Best of luck with your first investment!

I’ve been lurking on the CREOnline forums for a while, absorbing all the incredible wisdom here, and I’m finally getting ready to take the plunge on my first rental property. I’m currently looking at a small duplex as a potential house-hack.

Given where interest rates and property values are sitting, the cash flow math is looking a bit tight. I’d love to get some advic...

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