awhile ago someone had posted a list of items which can be deducted from security deposit after tenant moves out  ex: cleaning services Anyone know how I can find it again ? 

$1450 + $1250 = $2,700 per month$350K @ 5% = $1,879 per month 2% property tax = $583 per month $2,700 - $1,879 - $583 = $237That’s $237 for insurance, vacancy, maintenance, cap-ex, maybe property management, etc.Or do get even more simple, $237 * 12 = $2,844 which means that one month of vacancy means all of those other categories above (including mandatory things like insurance) are all out of pocket.

Even after cap-ex holdbacks and all of that other fun stuff?

After PITI and HOA's, I am only cash flowing $145 per month (excluding cap ex, vacancy, ect.) - so my real cash flow is close to zero.

HI BP Community. I've been following the forums for some time now and I would love some clarity about how investors are 'running the numbers'. Numbers have never been a strong point for me and I would like to improve ...

Question though:When it comes to low-rent low-value properties, my experience has been that the maintenance and cap ex numbers end up being much higher because the cost of a furnace isn't that different from market to market.

Over the next three years you likely won't hit any big cap-ex bumps. 

(Ex: Bad photos, weak descriptions, bad guest communication leading to poor reviews, etc.)So because of that, I would say choosing good management could be crucial to your receiving a high ROI.

Are you setting money aside for repairs/maintenance, vacancies, and cap-ex?

- mortgage, utilities, maintenance, cap ex, etc.