I use words calculatedly for a living. 

I agree with you that calculating a reasonable average is the better strategy.

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

What worked for him.. and could work for you.. is taking a calculated approach by "house hacking."

I've been an excellent student of calculating repair costs and ARV.

Accurate records of all expenditures are essential to claim deductions and calculate the cost basis for future capital gains taxes, including depreciation recapture.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

If the bill is $100 a month split between four units, increase it to $120 and charge each tenant $30.How to calculate charges.

I do some pretty crazy things (by other's opinions), all carefully calculated risks by the way, but I can't imagine what you've been through.

I am currently in Hong Kong, and there is no way I can or will invest here as home prices compared to rent yields just don't make sense according to any of my calculations.

Everyone says to find properties and build a buyer's list, but neither matter if you can't calculate the repair costs and also get access to a friend or colleague who has MLS so you can do a proper and real ARV (the other part where all wholesalers fail).