That's going to happen and in most instances it cant be stopped. but there are well known PM on BP that increase these prices more or inflate others.

Prices are so over inflated most deals don’t make sense that are on MLS.

MF has better financials over the long run, even with the inflated market we see now, but I'm still liking the SFH strategy.

If this is a well run 20-yr old property, you'll be closer to 30-35% (again, another flaw with this calculator)Overall, I think you're inflating the ROI and underestimating expenses.

With 7 years left on primary the cash rent value not adjusted for inflation is 1,750,000.If the next tenants will only pay 20 a foot then you can lose money.

For example, here in Bakersfield we can find you property that will appreciate at an average, almost double inflation, which isn't great compared to LA but it is stable.  

For example I see "rent to mortgage comparisons" that don't include pointing out that a 30 yr fixed payment could be higher than comp rent today but what about after 5 years or more of rental inflation? 

This prevents hugely inflated prices for a finished basement (we all know a finished basement doesn't add THAT much value). 

@Caleb Heimsoth Thre is no such thing as a high interest savings account and a CD won't beat inflation.

In either case signing a two year lease should have some increase built in to at least cover inflation.