His idea is to help people analyze long term costs faster that others, providing a nice competitive advantage. 

I understand underwriters add up all categories except Mortgage Interest, Taxes, Insurance, and Depreciation - everything else is counted as expenses for the property.  

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

an idea: on your laptop: create a folder, and in that folder create files by categories, then create as many files, subfolders as you want, keep organized, and you can even search for key words in the future!

House hacking in Fort Collins allows you to offset mortgage costs, build equity faster, and potentially generate additional income, all while taking advantage of the city's vibrant rental market.

You don’t want to be taken advantage of and you want them to know that you’re an experienced investor.

The builder warranty should cover you but make sure you read ALL the docs thoroughly; this is the biggest advantage of buying a new build, so use it A LOT.

You want to compare this EBITDA across all other bed and breakfast businesses. since you already own two, you have an unfair advantage in that you can compare this one your considering buying with yours, and see if its a fair price you are paying. you can also breakdown your expenses and compare them with the business your looking to buy to see if you can force appreciate value by creating more earnings. 

Now, property values have dropped—almost to the point where the capital gain tax I avoided through the exchange is offset by the decreased value.Has anyone found an effective 1031 exchange strategy that allows you to take advantage of the tax benefits while still buying the replacement property at a good price?"

The tax advantages and mortgage paydown are two things people often overlook when considering a deal.