Can anyone recommend resources or calculators that assist in evaluating the impact of these factors on investment decisions?

I'm interested in:Market Insights: I'd love to hear your thoughts on the current state of the Cleveland real estate market and any trends you see on the horizon.Strategies for Success: Do you have any preferred approaches to finding and evaluating buy-and-hold properties in Cleveland?

...it sounds like the tenants did a real number on this place (either that, or the damage isn't as bad as the PM is saying--all the more reason to get some boots on the ground to evaluate the place in-person)    

Hi all,How do you 'ballpark' evaluate your insurance costs on multifamily to determine if you are getting a decent market price?

I listend to BP podcast every night.. you guys are great, thank you.If you're evaluating a potential deal, I'd be happy to analyze it using my model.

They can’t review the “hot” deal their broker just sent them because they’re too busy categorizing emails in color coded category’; they can’t attend the on line networking session because they need to switch over to a more detailed CRM system; they can’t visit the property going up for auction because their scheduled weekly garage cleaning is running overtime…..The Educator – This person never feels they have enough knowledge, experience or education to properly evaluate an investment.

There is no one formula for evaluating all properties.

1% is a useful screen criterial for evaluating cash flow properties.  

I don’t recommend putting a time limit on when to buy, just evaluate each property and buy when the numbers make sense.

Whether it's conducting market research, evaluating potential properties, or assisting with administrative tasks, I am ready to roll up my sleeves and contribute in any way possible.