You could put in a range of numbers for purchase price and closing costs, renovation expenses, and expected returns and you could very quickly get a range of projected return on investments (although an excel spreadsheet could easily do this as well), but I'm sure as technology develops we will see even more sophistication in AI's ability to assist in deal analyzing.

You have to evaluate if the borrower first has the ability to pay, then do they have the willingness to pay. 

That gives them the ability to maintain control over the entire real estate investing process, from acquisition to renovation and then resale or lease and manage the properties in house.

for sure its legal as long as you use an MLO to do the loan and adhere to dodd frank rules for qualifying the borrowers ability to pay.. 

I did so in the time allotted as specified in the agreement and now I find them sending me a bill for $19,999.81.

If she lives rent-free, you retain control of the property but lose the ability to claim rental-related deductions.For long-term planning, consult a CPA and attorney to ensure compliance with tax rules and align ownership structure with your goals, including potential conversion to a rental or estate planning considerations.

It provides an opportunity to see what's happening in the units.You still have the ability to evict for lease violations, but your less likely to face non-payment issues. 

Maybe selling is an idea worth considering if the house is a Mona Lisa and kind of beyond the general reality of typical tenant's maintenance obligation and ability, and they aren't paying for the additional quality.If you really want to keep the home, you may find a way to be very happy about it with the right team, whether it be property management, electricians, contractors, or tenants.

The other disappointment as a prospective investor in PPR is that his book could not be more loving of leverage and the ability to maximize returns by using OPM.

We came to an arrangement where any sale price over $1 million, minus construction costs, would result in a profit-sharing opportunity.I’m currently trying to determine the After Repair Value (ARV) for the property but am having difficulty finding reliable comparables.