Assistance with Analyzing Deals

[JP Desmet]

Hi I’ve been analyzing deals using the BP calculator, that I receive via email from a few agents. Could someone please provide some input on a couple of questions...

I live in San Antonio, TX and am looking to invest in a multi-family here, so what is the typical cap rate to put for my area?

Are the majority of the fixed landlord-paid expenses actually paid by the tenant?(electricity, water, garbage,etc.) When does the landlord actually have to cover these?

For my current calculations I’ve been using 5%, 10% and 5% for my vacancy, repairs, and cap ex. Are these good percentages to be putting here?

Finally, I’ve been outing 2% for my income, PV and expenses growth. Is this accurate?

Thank you and any response is greatly appreciated!