Rental analysis question

[Gabrielle E.]

Hello BPers, quick question. When estimating whether a rental property is a good deal or not, how should I account for closing fees and loan fees when I won't know these amounts in the analysis phase?

[Brent Coombs]

@Gabrielle E., you answered your own question ie. "estimating". It won't be exact, but should be easy enough to arrive in the right ball park to see if it's looking like a "deal". 

If your "deal" barometer beeps, why not post your estimates here on BP, for comment. Cheers...