Trying to learn the calculator as well! 

the chance of long-term return is much higher with the appreciation method (assuming the property is in a nice location) - so I realize I am willing to hold it if that is the case with this property.What I don't know is - how can I do an assessment or calculation (with assumptions of course) to compare whether one makes sense over the other?

One of the worst mistakes new investors make is playing with the calculator to make a deal work instead of seeing right away that the deal doesn't.

Hi Everyone,I'm having troubles with finding an accurate number for calculating the mortgage insurance on a property. 

For the past couple of weeks, I have been analyzing properties using BP calculators and trying to best understand the Texas market.

I want to use the deal analysis calculator for a property that im considering buying with a fha loan.

Calculate them accordingly and determine where you stand and if particular terms make sense to make a deal work. 

You'll have enough to worry about adapting to your new CO & team.Btw, you may not like to hear this, but both conventional wisdom and my calculator say do not buy a house unless you intend to live there for at least 3 years, or you will lose more from transaction costs and repairs to spruce up a house to retail sale condition than you will ever gain from appreciation by owning the home. 

2) What is the math to calculate the percentage? 

I've had more than one buyer balk at buying a note because they were calculating the yield incorrectly and thought it was too low.