looking to accurate my rehab costs calculator, specifically in the Pittsburgh area.Of course, It varies from one investor to another, depending on the quality, standard, size, condition, and team.I am looking to get a range or see how much you pay for each remodeling. 1) what's your range for remodeling a kitchen completely (granit, backsplash, tiles, etc)?

It is also good to aks as a back up if they offer an I/O Interest Only option and do they calculate the DSCR based on the PITI or ITI for I/O to also help qualify.

It's good practice in making the calculations needed to decide whether or not to pull the trigger on a potential deal.You soon learn that starting off as a Doctor is less advantageous than starting off as a Janitor, because the game presets your income and expenses based on the job title.

@Monica Gonzalez a paid memership to BP will unlock their tools/calculators.

15 - 20 year hold time.The rental investment calculators show that the four $300k properties would have a lot more equity in the future and many times the cash flow after a few years, but does the extra maintenance, management time and expense, etc. outweigh the numbers?

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.

Good afternoon,I am seeking help obtaining market data to calculate the cost of living and estimate rental expenses in the US. 

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.

Also, I assume a 10% property management fee in my calculations and based on initial conversations.

If one or more units are vacant, the remaining units often don’t provide enough cash flow to cover expenses, making it harder to meet operating costs.Maintenance costs: A fourplex comes with four times the appliances, plumbing, HVAC systems, and other components to maintain, leading to significantly higher repair and maintenance expenses than single-family homes.If you want to see the detailed calculation, read this BP blog - More Units Doesn’t Mean More Money—Why a Single-Family Home Can Beat a Fourplex.Resale value: Multi-family properties have a limited buyer pool—mainly investors—who base their offers on CAP rates.