Some will take your untaxed and multiply it by 1.25, or some similar number, to give you an estimated taxable income.

Friends and family are a great source, having everyone around you know what you do and can do multiplies your eyes and ears. 

I am located in one of the most infamous real estate market in the country and it is impossible to find properties with high gross rent multiplier in local markets.

I'm vaguely familiar with debt yield and a former student that's now a commercial lender told me that their bank is comfortable at around 8-10% (10-12 multiplier). 

Combining that with househacking like you stated is a great way to multiply your down payment, plus gain some nice cash flow!

Thanks for everyone humoring my newbness.Your starting cost basis is 600K plus eligible closing costs.Your basis for depreciation is that same number multiplied by 0.7222412 (or 228,273 divided by 316,062).

Some investors will figure out how much actually time will be spent on this aspect and multiply  that by a perceived rate their time is worth (almost like an opportunity cost) So 50 hours a year x $25/Hour = $1,250 in yearly management. 

Multiply by 9 units = $140,400 is your Gross Potential Rent.

If a 600 sq.ft. house sells for $75 per foot, then multiply that times your size and you'll have a value of $150,000.Compare by unit.

Either the appraiser will do this for you OR if there are existing lease agreements, those can give you the value.Then you must multiply the fair market value of all rents by 0.75.