First of all @Diana Teng, have you ever gone to a restaurant and asked "is the food here worth buying?". 

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• Should utilities, internet, or services like snow removal/lawn care be included, or not?

https://www.airbnb.com/users/s...Let's remove the sale/transfer aspect of it and still consider the same question, or assume that as it is likely, not possible to sell the listings themselves.

Links are kind of not allowed even though there is a spot for them in the post so some get removed.

The Sampling Method is typically used for properties with nearly identical blueprints such as fast food chains or nursing facilities.EXPERIENCE OR “RULE OF THUMB” APPROACHThis approach is based upon the specialist’s experience in the industry and their ability to estimate the costs.

Just food for thought.

Once I reach 20% equity I'll request to remove PMI so that would free up $110 a month.

Grocers must eat the loss of their fresh vegetable or frozen foods during a power outage.

Food for thought if anyone out there is planning to do this as well.