Hi, I've been analyzing deals in my area (Hutto, TX) for a while.

I created spreadsheets to analyze all types of costs and methods of ownership and comparison tables... and I actually joined this community to learn how to use REI to help fund my aviation dreams.  

O.K., I've never done this before.  I've walked past this home many times.  Single family, 576 sq. ft, 2 bed, no info on baths, houses to left and right look fairly well kept, near a high school and main street in cit...

I'm trying to analyze the numbers on a duplex.

I'm having trouble analyzing properties.

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Analyze 10-20 properties for each scenario to get an idea of what is realistic. 

Or would it be more efficient to have a house and get multiple bids from contractors so that there is actual substance when analyzing who to work with?

@Aiden SavageIf you don’t already, I would say it would be highly beneficial to analyze as many properties as you can.

It really all boils down to your investment strategy and how you analyze deals.