If property is done right even in todays market you can hit 1% rule and attract very desirable college students.

yes, but it's much more difficult. you're just not going to cash flow after you refinance - you might even be slightly negative. 

The problem is that they are not knowledgable enough to understand that the analysis is inaccurate, but start making investment decisions based on the analysis anyway.That is one of the main problems I wanted to solve with DealCheck by providing a tool that takes most of the guess work out of running analysis calculations and evaluating rentals/flips/wholesale deals that will satisfy 80%+ of investors out there.But going further, I think that tools like DealCheck are perfectly viable even for more experienced investors.

But everyone can get the free even if you’re not a BP member.

And, even if the liens were in excess of $255,000, the seller could bring cash to close and deliver marketable title.

It was also an election year which makes it even harder.

Very cool piece of real estate, unfortunately it doesn't even make sense at the $650k asking price.

These markets often have strong population and job growth and strong rental demand.But the reality is that even in more affordable markets like Columbus, you'll need about $50k-60k household income just to qualify for a conventional investment property loan (this assumes good credit and reasonable debt).

Even if they did, the side with evidence tends to win.Your deductions seem reasonable and you are clearly trying to be fair.

However, the losses you create might not even be suspended to offset other income.