Then adjust the numbers for market segment (budget, mid, low lux, lux...) and from there you should have an optimistic, most likely, and pessimistic model.

And that's pretty pessimistic!

The MBA has been way to optimistic with their forecasts initially and they were wrong, now I think they might be too pessimistic with their "higher for longer" outlook. 

.: Why not house hack where you live then A lot of the information and conversations I've had on the market here in Denver have led me to be pretty pessimistic about the idea of it.

I have to admit I was pretty pessimistic on my first mailing and in the back of my mind did have a lot of doubts, but I took action anyway.I am curious, have you sent out any mailings and just tried it a couple of times? 

Neither the seller or the agent have to deal with the consequences of placing a poor tenant.Signed, Possible Pessimist

That's the reason I used most pessimistic to most optimistic estimates in APOD analysis.And I also want to know if it is insulting if I go with an offer based on my analysis if it is significantly lower than the list price or is it still worthwhile making an offer.

Not pessimistic enough.Rent amount via looking on CL for similar rentals in the neighborhood.

The past few weeks have left me very pessimistic.

Don't touch wholesaling as it is now in 2016.I try to be realistic with people looking to do their first deal or "deals," in general but I probably sound like a pessimist.