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Old 01-10-2008, 10:42 PM   #1
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I used to know this stuff but it's been over ten years since I was involved.

What is an average cap rate for residential single family rentals or maybe a duplex? Nationwide? And Provo area? What's the best you could do if you were smart and selective in the Provo area?

I'd like it calculated conservatively with realistic vacancy and rents and a fair amount towards maintenance and property management.
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Old 01-10-2008, 11:00 PM   #2
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I used to know this stuff but it's been over ten years since I was involved.

What is an average cap rate for residential single family rentals or maybe a duplex? Nationwide? And Provo area? What's the best you could do if you were smart and selective in the Provo area?

I'd like it calculated conservatively with realistic vacancy and rents and a fair amount towards maintenance and property management.
I recently looked into buying some condos at BYU.....south of campus.....go into it with another person and buy 4 of them. I was shocked at how low the rents are there. Seems like it would take a decade for enough appreciation to allow you to refi with any significant equity. Didnt seem worth it so we backed out.

Is there a better area in provo to consider?
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Old 01-10-2008, 11:12 PM   #3
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I recently looked into buying some condos at BYU.....south of campus.....go into it with another person and buy 4 of them. I was shocked at how low the rents are there. Seems like it would take a decade for enough appreciation to allow you to refi with any significant equity. Didnt seem worth it so we backed out.

Is there a better area in provo to consider?
The rich daddies of BYU kids really drive up prices around BYU. You get good appreciation but probably not good cap rate.
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Old 01-12-2008, 12:52 PM   #4
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Smile cap rates

Don't really work on single rentals. Most money made in real estate is from appreciation and tax savings. There are many areas better than Provo for the long run. Daddies of BYU students do tilt the prices. Great possibilities out ther RIGHT now.
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Old 01-12-2008, 04:31 PM   #5
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Don't really work on single rentals. Most money made in real estate is from appreciation and tax savings. There are many areas better than Provo for the long run. Daddies of BYU students do tilt the prices. Great possibilities out ther RIGHT now.
So what's a decent expected cap rate right now?
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Smile cap rates

I've been buying real estate for 35 years and have NEVER used a cap rate on single family homes or small properties. I don't know of anyone that does. Are you looking for tax shelter, cash flow or long term appreciation. Your answer to those 3 items would determine what you should be looking for, imo.
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Old 01-12-2008, 04:48 PM   #7
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I've been buying real estate for 35 years and have NEVER used a cap rate on single family homes or small properties. I don't know of anyone that does. Are you looking for tax shelter, cash flow or long term appreciation. Your answer to those 3 items would determine what you should be looking for, imo.
Thanks, good advice.
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Old 01-12-2008, 05:05 PM   #8
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Smile if I did it correct,

I sent you an e-mail. Computer chat boards are not my expertise.
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