FAQ · Before you book a call

Frequently asked questions, answered directly.

The most common questions investors ask about the Fernwood process: properties, costs, returns, remote investing, and ongoing management. Honest answers, including the numbers.

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experience required
$350–475K
target property price
8–12 hrs
your time, first property
<2%
average vacancy
90%+
clients investing remotely
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I have never invested in real estate before. Is this a problem?

Of the 170+ clients we have worked with, fewer than 10 had any prior real estate investing experience. That’s why we provide training as part of our new client onboarding process. Having no prior investment experience isn’t a problem. The way we do real estate (based on commercial real estate principles) is easy to learn.

How much of my time is required?

Based on client feedback, acquiring your first property typically takes 8–12 total hours, including 3–4 hours of training. Subsequent properties require significantly less time.

How much cash do I need?

Our target properties cost between $350,000 and $475,000. Total cash requirements include down payment, closing costs, interest-rate buy-down, and renovation expenses. We walk through the exact numbers for your situation on the strategy call.

What initial return can I expect?

At current interest rates (~7%), first-year returns range from -0.5% to 1% with a 30% down payment, or 4% to 5.5% with a cash purchase. Las Vegas is an investment location for lifelong financial independence rather than immediate cash flow. Since 2015, our target properties have averaged 8% annual appreciation and 5% annual rent growth. As rents increase, your ROI will grow. When interest rates fall, you can refinance to further boost your cash flow and ROI.

How reliable is the income?

Very reliable. Our vacancy rate is less than 2%. Even during the 2008 financial crash, our clients experienced no decline in rent and had no vacancies. COVID had almost no impact. The eviction moratorium had almost no impact. As to evictions, we’ve had eight evictions in the last 17+ years out of a tenant population over 1,100.

How do you select properties?

We select properties based on what will attract a specific target tenant segment that stays for many years, pays rent on schedule, and takes good care of the properties. Our selection process combines years of experience with proprietary research and software. This approach has proven successful, as we maintain a vacancy rate below 2% across more than 600 properties. Each property must pass a rigorous exam by multiple independent experts.

Does remote investing work?

Of our 170+ clients, over 90% are remote investors located in other states or countries. We’ve never met 60% of our clients in person, and many have never visited Las Vegas.

I do not want to fix anything or deal with tenants.

None of our clients do. Our property manager handles all maintenance and tenant interactions. If any issues arise, simply contact us — we’ll take full responsibility for resolving them.

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