Originally posted by :As a conservative investor, at this stage of the cycle, I don't invest in anything unless I can run a recession stress test on it.

If you want to use a calculator it will take you a lifetime to collect enough data to test for significance.

The offer of cash up front also does not pass the sniff test. 

There's a 6 part test used to determine if something is section 1245 or section 1250, so again it's a bit complicated.

So, I believe you have two years to complete the REA Test once the course is completed.

I ended up getting all my windows wrapped in metal before I had it tested.

Cleveland is getting much more stringent testing for lead these days. 

To me at least, that seems like a much better first filter than any "rule" If it passes that sniff test then you make an offer at your price and model to your hearts content.

I am quickly realizing it's difficult to find 1) properties which meet the 1% test, and 2) properties which cash flow positive from year 1 (unless we increase our down payment from 3.5% to something much higher).I would like to get two pieces of advice from the Bigger Pockets community in Massachusetts.

The person who had expressed serious interest did several tests and it was good to build on.