And they can give you an estimate.

What we're struggling to understand is how to underwrite/estimate the paper losses that a MF would produce and IF this strategy is worth it from an income/tax savings perspective.

So even popular rent estimate tools seem a little inflated unless you're outpeforming the competition with what youre offering.

Chances are they are just wasting their own time doing this instead of just being honest and not trying to overstep their bounds in every forum.

Estimate potential rental income and factor in a vacancy rate.

I estimate that will take about 8-10 months to get where I want to be. 

I recommend working with a real estate accountant to get a free cost seg estimate to see if it will benefit you first. 

Get a couple estimates materials and labor.

.   -- We are estimated ~ $80K in rehab and comps for ARV are $775-825K.  

Often, states will provide child support calculators, which are a great starting tool for those strictly looking for an estimation; these calculators tend not to get into the nitty-gritty of finances, however, as they don’t factor in your specific circumstances.