The problem with all calculators and spreadsheets is that it should never be used as a calculator.

Quote from @Bonnie Griffin Kaake: Here is a simplified calculation that some may be interested in: ADU cost $200K, annual rental $21,600 ($1,800 per month) = almost 11% per year.

If a sponsor is touting a 7.3 entry cap in a 6.4 cap market, I'd be digging really deep into how that 7.3 was calculated, and how that 6.4 was substantiated. 

It is usually allowable up to 6 - 12 months after the purchase. 3.Buildings are determined as commercial or residential based on the official cadastral category by the local council.4.Commercial mortgage LTV Max 60% depending on the specifics. 5.Not an issue using foreign income for affordability calculations if salary is taken into account. 6.Property valuation is conducted by a valuation company requested by the bank. 7.Residential mortgages can be up to around 80% LTV depending on affordability. 8.

BTW behind Texas.When all forms of taxes are calculated (income, property, and sales tax), CA ranks below the middle of the nation in total tax rate.  

If these homes were such great investments, they would keep them for their own portfolio.When you purchase an investment, calculate your returns based on actual performance.

If you can show that someone else has paid the loan on-time for 12 consecutive months you can exclude that debt from the debt to income calculation.

Quote from @Sean O'Keefe:In your article you said, We had a recent court case which said in black and white: you cannot calculate an average if you do not have at least two numbers to average.Can you provide the court case reference? 

Hey everyone! First post on here. Was wondering if anyone is fixing and flipping mobile homes in the Austin area? I am super attracted to the idea because I love to fix and flip, and the emount of money to get started...

Interest only loans allows them to get a goal profit of $500-$600 per month per property.3) Each acquisition would require 20-25% down at an 80-100K purchase price. 4) Closing costs, and the Eric Spofford turn-key transaction fee of 10K would be in addition to the down payment and were not included for the purposes of calculating the cash-on-cash return.