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in Appraisals, Business, Dayton, Financing, Franklin, Middletown, Ohio, Property Rehab, Real Estate Investing, Turnkey Investments on October 17, 2020 by Flip Robison

The Art of Appraisals and Why They’re Not Always Accurate

Appraisals are truly an art; not a science. What one appraiser says is worth $100,000, another appraiser could say it’s worth $130,000. So why would an appraisal come in below the purchase price? Lets dive into this first with the definition of an appraisal. Real estate appraisal, property valuation or land valuation is the process of developing an opinion…

in Dayton, Dayton, Franklin, Inspections, Middletown, Ohio, Property Rehab, Real Estate Investing, Rehab Standards, Turnkey Investments on October 11, 2020 by Flip Robison

Why A Home Warranty on A Turnkey Property Could Save Your Investment

Most investors or turnkey real estate buyers know about home warranties. Many of us buy them or request them on a personal home purchase. However, most turnkey companies or properties don’t come with a home warranty. It’s just not an industry standard. Is it really needed? It is something you should ask for? Absolutely. And…

in Business, Cash Flow, Dayton, Dayton, Franklin, Investment Strategies, Middletown, Ohio, Real Estate Investing, Rehab Standards, Rent Promise, Turnkey Investments on October 4, 2020 by Flip Robison

We Promise Rent to You. No Really. We Do.

One of the biggest risks, in terms of a buy and hold strategy like turnkey rental properties, is vacancy. Ask a landlord or turnkey investor if a vacant property makes them happy and you’ll likely see a dramatic reaction. It’s never good but it’s something that happens. It’s part of the game. Now, imagine this.…

in Cash Flow, Dayton, Dayton, Franklin, Investment Strategies, Middletown, Ohio, Real Estate Investing, Turnkey Investments on September 19, 2020 by Flip Robison

Why We Don’t Offer $30,000 Properties

Price is likely one of the biggest factors in any investor’s decision on whether to purchase a property. Whether you’re buying with cash or financing, the amount you have to invest is going to affect your ability on which property you can purchase. “I once was commenting on a post in a well-known online investor’s…

in Appreciation, Cash Flow, Dayton, Dayton, Entrepreneur, Franklin, Investment Calculations, Investment Strategies, Middletown, Ohio, Real Estate Investing, Turnkey Investments on August 7, 2020 by Flip Robison

Single Family vs. Multi-Units: Is there a Better Option for Turnkey Investing?

Turnkey real estate investors generally have a preference for properties they purchase. Either they want single family or they’re more interested in multi-unit properties like duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes. There are pros and cons to both investment strategies (as with almost any investment). However, is there one clear cut winner? Let’s dive in and for…

in Business, Cash Flow, Dayton, Dayton, Financing, Franklin, Investment Strategies, Middletown, Ohio, Real Estate Investing, Turnkey Investments on June 12, 2020 by Flip Robison

Purchasing Turnkey Properties with Cash vs. Financing

If you visit our dedicated turnkey website – www.TurnkeyOhio.com – you will notice that some properties are marked “Cash Only” and some are marked “Financing or Cash.” So, what’s the difference? Is there an advantage to buying with cash? Let’s break it down. It all has to do with the appraisal. With a finance…

in Business, Dayton, Entrepreneur, Ohio, Real Estate Investing, Turnkey Investments on May 31, 2020 by Flip Robison

10 Ways Dayton Continues to Impress Turnkey Real Estate Investors

We’ve been saying it for a while now – Dayton, Ohio is a fantastic place to invest in turnkey real estate property. But don’t take our word for it. Here are some fantastic things happening in the Dayton area to prove it. The greater Dayton region has seen steady growth in innovation and population since…

in Appreciation, Business, Cash Flow, Dayton, Entrepreneur, Financing, Franklin, Investment Calculations, Investment Strategies, Middletown, Ohio, Real Estate Investing, Turnkey Investments on May 23, 2020 by Flip Robison

For Turnkey Investing, is Cash Flow or Appreciation a Better Strategy?

With turnkey property investing, there are at least two different strategies. Arguably, the two most popular strategies to invest in turnkey rental properties are cash flow and appreciation. But, is there a winner with these two? Is there a true better way to invest in turnkey real estate? We think so. (If you just want…

in Cap Rates, Cash on Cash, Financing, Investment Calculations, Real Estate Investing, Turnkey Investments on May 17, 2020 by Flip Robison

Cap Rate vs. Cash On Cash – What’s the Difference?

Different strokes for different folks. Different calculations for different situations and comparisons. There is a difference between cap rates and cash on cash return and here’s what it is. WHAT IS A CAP RATE? Cap rate – or capitalization rate – is a measure of profitability of a real estate investment. More simply, it is how…

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