I will see how this works out over time, but I am optimistic that it is better then my previous template of laminate floating click floors.

Stay optimistic!

We have started calling them pro-fake-a's because they tend to be grossly optimistic.

(2) Being too optimistic on rents.

So, this $650 estimate based on the 50% rule may be optimistic)NOI: $650Payment: $965 ($170K, 5.5%, 30 years)Cash flow: $-315Ouch!

Sometimes the seller is very optimistic and hoping for a lot more and my number is much lower.

And I am wondering if it is optimistic that you can rent rooms for $900 a month plus utilities.

Message me if your interested and I’ll give you the names and locations.I’m cautiously optimistic about the area, but I can tell you for sure you probably shouldn’t compare it to Philadelpia.

I’m looking for 2br2b ~1000-1200sqft per unit, the rent seems like between $1500-$1700 from my search (Zillow, apartments.com, hotpads etc) does that seem to be fair or am I too optimistic?

If you're thinking its too optimistic, you may be right.