In excel calculating yield can be very lengthy formulas if you do it properly - there are shortcuts that get you close but to calculate true yield you need to input revenue and expenses by month

I'm not sure how lengthy and expensive the eviction process is in your state but in Alabama it can be quite painful.

Account ClosedNo similar reports that I'm aware of, however I could post some links that provide a big picture view that are typically put out once a year by a couple RE firms and Wichita State U.JP Weigands (probably the largest firm in town) 2015 outlook http://www.weigandforecast.com/video of the presentation -- http://www.weigandcommercial.com/marketsummary.htm...Commercial firm NAI Martens Forecasthttp://www.naimartens.com/Portals/227/Forecast%20l...WSU Center for RE main page - lots of info there -- http://realestate.wichita.edu/Hope that helps, have quite a few of my observations as well, however might get a bit lengthy for an online discussion and better suited offline.I'm attempting the snowball method myself - I'm in the stage of making the initial small snowball larger - seems to take forever, though I'm at a point where I see an end in sight.  

Checkbook control usually is a tad more expensive to set up than an IRA account that requires all investments to go through the sometimes lengthy custodian approval process, but again… find out what’s best for you.Are there any restrictions on what I can invest in?

I enjoyed reading your honest and somewhat lengthy post. :) I'm also a real estate novice (without the bangin' financial background though), but I've learned quite a lot since I joined two weeks ago.

Originally posted by @Victor Drazen:Hello,Loan Originator: No fees/no salary/Split commissions: 3% of loan amount and split: 85% originator (me): 15% Broker (employer)@Jerry Padilla apparently we're overdue for some big fat raises. 

I had suggested in a lengthy email (with scenarios and examples) to one Wholesaler that maybe a flex- option would work with other wholesalers.

wow..........................I think I'll just shovel out almost AQMDTSGTIDKBOHLPOBPAlmost A Quarter Million Dollars To Some Guy That I Don't Know Because Of His Lengthy Pitch On Bigger Pockets

A person that has a lengthy criminal record, and especially a recent criminal history, is going to cause YOU problems.

You could have a lengthy eviction, major tenant damage, or a big HOA special assessment in the first few months.