That is part of what's bothering me - I don't have the sophistication to easily tease out what is likely going to happen vs. what is likely not going to.I guess one thing that is certain is that the Fed is printing money like crazy, and we have an unmanageable debt.

Higher taxes (payroll). 

@Marcus Auerbach in your experience does the city usually require sophisticated drawings for those conversations or can I bring my rudimentary drawings to the discussion?

There are other more sophisticated formulas to use, but the $150+ per door has worked for me as a general rule.

My lender wanted to see current bank statements, and several months worth of payroll statements, so they find out quickly how we spend our money and how much money on average we typically have on had on a monthly basis.I hope this was not too long winded!

Salaries paid out will show up as W-2 wages with income tax withheld and all necessary payroll taxes.

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For example starting payroll, filling W-9 for independent contractors, tax rules, bookkeeping e.t.c?

If you are buying in the nicer areas you need to do more sophisticated return calls that take appreciation into the mix.

The investors should be a "sophisticated investor" to invest in the deal.