(you probably will not read this far....but what the heck some people have longer attention spans)   Another successful rental 5 bedroom home in Chicago - $200,000 purchase price, currently renting at $2200/month,  positive cash flow around $1000/month.   

If that is something you plan on doing montly you can drive for dolllars, make lists of those houses, send letters to those homes on a bi-weekly basis (it isn't necessary to do it biweekly, it just helps keep you at the fore front of the sellers mind).So find out how you will mail, to who, with what frequency, and then you should be able to break down the costs and see what the life span of your marketing campaign is. 

It makes sense with the number of active listings (single family homes) going from 7K in Phoenix metro to over 9.5K in just over a year span.

@Marci Stein the value of your old fridge at move in minus the depreciation you could expect if used normally for the span of the tenant.

Your place's vibe has a big influence on your guests' satisfaction.Guest satisfaction starts with keeping your place spick and span.

Roof costs which have a life span typically of 30 years may be much more in one area than another so it does make a difference and if you are attempting to calculate some educated guesses as to which cities offer the best cash flow, I think it would be much more beneficial to use a cap ex ratio of % of gross rents as opposed to a standard plug number of $3k.

I am reaching out to you seeking your valued expertise and insights on a unique property challenge that I am currently facing in Salton Sea, Riverside County.The entire 20-acre property has undergone a significant transformation and is now entirely submerged in water, with the distance from the submerged area to the shore spanning approximately 20,000 feet.In light of the unprecedented challenge presented by the property's current state, recent assessments have indicated a compelling value proposition.

I mean I have been reading stories where people have paid off their multiple mortgages within a very short span (7-8yrs)Is there any specific strategy that we should be following here?

This is a sub-market too small to dissect, considering only 3 comps in a 6 months span (.8 mile radius in total, only 3 comps.

Fascinated that different flooring materials has different depreciating life span!