It won't be spot-on, and I wouldn't bid the job using the number or apply for a loan using the number - but I would and routinely do use it to determine whether or not a given wholesaler's deal is worth investigating further (spoiler alert: it's usually not).As I said in my first post, you'll need to update the numbers since it's been a few years since the book was published, and labor & material prices haven't really rebounded since Harvey.

It's a common tactic in book publishing these days, just like Hal Elrod's 50 different versions of "The Miracle Morning" which could easily be condensed into a 20-page pamphlet but instead he takes the same information and "customizes it" for single moms, Christians, plumbers, people missing more than two fingers, etc.If you haven't read any books yet, I think you'll do fine with Brandon's latest or his original since they both contain the same basic information.

Craig Curelop has a great book on the subject of house hacking published by BiggerPockets, definitely check it out. 

You should consult an attorney or CPA for your specific situation.ANONYMITY: When you create the LLC, your name is recorded on the documents and published on the Secretary of State website for all to see.

Publish a real estate newsletter7.

@Nate Huber, Read a bunch of books (always with a cynical eye because anyone can publish anything). 

You should consult an attorney or CPA for your specific situation.ANONYMITY: When you create the LLC, your name is recorded on the documents and published on the Secretary of State website for all to see.

Hello Pat.Bigger Pockets recently published a book that's perfect for you!

Hey, @Walter Kris PhillipsBigger Pockets recently published a book that's perfect for you!

In order to see if there are short term rentals check out the one stop map (also the city has a list they publish),  there is a filter for STRs on the left side key.