So the question becomes based on their individual and personal tax situation what is the estimated tax burden they'd save? 

I'd estimate your cash flow after you pay the loan payment would be $600-$800, which a lender that understands investment real estate should give you some credit for on your DTI.As for a bank, I have a specific lender at NBI that I would recommend.

If her goal is to provide some of the proceeds to her ex in good faith, she can simply sell the property, have a tax professional estimate the taxable gains.

However, I still struggle to understand the art of estimating rehab costs. 

They can help with deal analysis, doing in-depth video walkthroughs, estimating scope of work and renovations, building your real estate team, learning neighborhoods, etc.With that being said, I would recommend Columbus Ohio!

If you ask around, you likely know someone in CA investing out of state.If you evaluate a long term rental property from a micro view of let's say the Year 1 return, with interest rates where they are, and using conservative estimates for rent, you'll be hard pressed to find compelling cashflow without going into C or D class areas nationwide. 

Here are the 14 main highlights:"Just some analyst's thinking cap predictions.

We got three estimates from masonry repair companies ranging from $7,500 (patch) to $35,000 ("do this repair now or you will need a major $80K repair").

I got my estimated loan amount from my lender.

Maybe look for a different type of tenant that doesn't leave every year or sell the place if it isn't meeting your other investment objectives.2) As PM's we always seek prior authorization for expensive turns or capital projects, even though the estimates given to our owner-clients are often ball-park numbers.