This analysis was for my first protege and was more thorough than the appraisal).  

I have some cash on hand, but, the Florida house and NC real estate is 90% of  my net worth.I have fallen down the paralysis by analysis hole and hopefully your thoughts will help me to dig out.

Well said and thoughtful analysis. 

We aren't playing the game of whoever has the lowest interest rate.To determine if capital gains are worth paying today you should do an analysis for IRR or NPV across a cost benefit. 

So consider how long the lease-up will take:Is there so much rental demand that you can show it during the late stages of reno and get a lease signed?

Start looking now; don't get caught in analysis paralysis.

It is a fundamental of all financial analysis.

Hi,This Deal Analysis forum is great, I'm learning a lot !

Once an investor understands that is a business transaction and is able to keep emotions out of the analysis, it is much easier to find, or more importantly, create deals.

My wife and I are now at a stage in life where we’re looking to move from a condo rental in the city to a home in the suburbs.