08/27/2026
“Trust me bro, the rental will pay for itself.”
That may be one of the most expensive sentences in real estate.
Before making an offer on an investment property, run two checks:
1️⃣ Calculate the cap rate. It shows how much the property earns after operating expenses, but before the mortgage.
2️⃣ Check the actual cash flow. Will the rent cover the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, HOA, repairs, and vacancy?
A property can have a decent cap rate and still leave you paying out of pocket every month.
Run the numbers before you write the offer—not after.
Sam Naha | NMLS 1861167
LoanGuru Mortgage LLC | NMLS 2439615
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