Investment Property

This month realtor.org has several excellent articles on investment property. This article covers cash flow and return on investment. These are both eminently important when selecting a property. I too consider these factor when purchasing an investment property. However my main criteria are; can I afford it if it goes un-rented and could I live in the property if I had to. I have found by adding these factors into the decision making process my investments have been very good in both the short and long term. I have positive cash flow and I have seen excellent appreciation over time. Now is a great time to buy investment property in Charlotte, NC. Interest rates are low, sellers out number buyers and our market is flat which means good prices.

How to Size Up an Investment Property

When you're evaluating a potential property investment, it's important to consider the cash flow and ROI. Here's how.
By Chris Lombardi | May 2009

If you're thinking about buying your first real estate investment, there's good news. There are lots of good deals out there. But even if a deal looks to good to resist, you need to be sure you have a firm understanding of the two significant elements that determine profitability: cash flow and return on investment (ROI). Otherwise, it's very easy to misjudge just how profitable the property will be...