Then I could know that the remainder of the the home would be $35,000 over the course of 50 more months, for a total sell of $45,000 and a simplified profit of 35,000.  

But very rarely do I see these analyses tempered by any effort to quantify the risk side of the equation.I like to perform a simplified risk analysis as described in linked article, as well as running multiple return analyses with progressively bleaker assumptions.But I'd be very curious to hear what others think/do, too - how do you consider risk?

But with that being said, you often get discounts on things like insurance if you keep them as your PM, plus it keeps them accountable, so the rehab they do for you before closing is top notch.So far the provider I've used has been great at communicating, and they're already in the process of leasing it, despite us being 3 weeks away from closing.I decided to go turnkey for my first investment because it really simplified the process (I wanted to avoid analysis paralysis) and it got me comfortable with investing out of state, which I think is important for me as I think I will be moving a fair amount through out my life and career.  

I am simplifying a lot here.

Deal using HML (Leverage) Terms: 9.5% Interest Rate 2.5 Points at origination 70% ARV Loan Amount 72.8 Points 2.6 Cash at closing 33.8 Profit 70.2 Net Profit 67.5 ROE 199.70% Commission 23.625To simplify this exercise did not add closing costs but rest assured that the results would not have been significantly different.

Those things can all be simplified and systematized to avoid the investment time sucks.

I was willing to take the extra risk to simplify my accounting and year end tax returns.

OK, I'm really simplifying things here and there is a lot to learn.  

Add on an international demand curve and I think it's wise to be long SF property forever.I've just reached a point where I want to grab back some time and simplify life.

@Chris Moshier, of Simplified Insurance Agency should be able to help.