Everyone always so against renting, yet crunch the numbers it can make sense.

Check homewyse as well if you dig ballpark website.Jamarr Lee You have the option to set your budget like what Will said, then reduce the scope when it is crunch time.

If people stay, there will be a crunch.  

I'm depending on brokers for deals, but cap rates are crunching.

Property / Finance details here with comments below.Address: 2626 NE Multnomah St, Portland, OR 97232Property Notes: large basement but ceiling too low, could be zoned into duplex, gutters not attached, evidence of plumbing issues, backs directly to freeway, noise is very present, tenants don't mind noise.  1 squatterPurchase price 337kLiens aka Cash needed - 66kRepairs needed est - 10kRent estimated - $2,300/monthMy number crunch viewable at this linkhttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FJlTFIbInZ...I love the area for appreciation.

*Number 2 seems like it will possibly bring in more cashflow (once all the numbers have been sufficiently crunched), but again making huge amounts of cash isn't my immediate goal.

I knew it was a no brainer once I crunched the numbers especially because a wise man once said "if you have a great deal, the money will follow". 

I would rather crunch numbers thinking $750, and write a check for $500, than the other way around!

I have crunched numbers and offered low on some places. 

Don't let anyone do your number crunching for you.