, I can tell you that despite what is happening in the markets since 10/6 we are still getting case studies from successful students using the virtual wholesaling methodology.

From that information you could devise your own methodology for determining comps.

Residential properties are priced based upon comparative sales;they are only meaningful if the same inputs and methodology is used to calculate the CAP rate for each property being compared.  

The discrepancy is due to the methodology of Freddie Mac's weekly rate survey in that it only captures quotes from the beginning of any given week.

You might employ many research methodologies when learning your current market.

I haven’t read into David Greene’s methodology enough to know if he advocates using an agent and a PM (two different people, instead of one for both) but for me and my OOS investing, I find it has worked best to use one person as your agent and PM.

Here is what that statement should have said: That said, other than perhaps Bob Bowling, nobody here is going to fault you for factoring it into the NOI calculation, and for most people's needs, capex is something you're going to want to factor into your NOI.Again, I apologize for my mistake.For the record, this thread is about how to calculate return metrics, not about accounting principals and methodology.

This is the last section in my new business plan methodology.

Sure, which BTW, extends a whole bunch less confidence in the private mortgage methodology!

From your statement above, it sounds like you're trying to save money by paying your agent like this, but it's actually costing you more -- if your agent would typically make 3% of $150K from you ($4500) and they're now making a minimum of $5K (what you said in your original post), this methodology is costing you more money, not less.If your real estate agent is appropriately motivated by repeatedly making commissions when you buy and sell, then you should find another agent.