Then compare that to what you’d net by listing it as-is—factoring in the time you save and the carrying costs you avoid by not renovating.It might seem straightforward, but once you dive into the numbers, the difference between renovating versus selling as-is can be surprising.

Study the original business plan and why it has gone wrong and compare it to the new business plan.

We then use this to compare actuals to throughout the year and normally do a reforecast at the end of Q1 as thing evolve and change. 

Since they can't do each property individually, they use comparable sales to make broad generalizations to determine percent changes.

While it's more expensive than Ohio, it's still cheaper compared to California.Additionally, consider the practicality of traveling to your investment market.

These are good cash flowing properties but for where I am at they are too much of a headache compared to the cost they bring in compared to my other assets. 

I have an applicant who says she lived in the Dominican Republic prior to the 2 years she's been at her current address.

Also, hard money lenders want a scope of work filled out prior to funding the deal so this is a good little hack to get one as well. 

I spend far less time on BP than prior...the value just isn't there for me. 

so every step is tougher.2. you don't really compare the interest rate when purchased and the interest rate when refinancing - that is apples and oranges.