You should use the BP calc, or another one, and factor in all expenses, including PM fees.

That value could go up or down depending on the specific factors of your market.If you apply for a refinance or other loan using your property for collateral, the bank will most likely order a new appraisal and base the loan on the current appraised value.

Hello, All

My name is Kelvin McLaurin, I’m a design engineer in the Greenville, SC area.

That is also a large factor in where I am looking of course, with harrisburg I am more willing to pay a higher price because of the close distance to the large universities.

Your age is not a factor.

. $300k out of pocket for $700/month and very little equity when factoring in what it would cost to sell.

There is a Realtor Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designation that some Realtors earn. 

If you're active duty, you'll have to factor moving again when your tour is up.

@Mathew Scott It really depends, nothing wrong with leverage as long as it makes sense numbers wise.If you like the numbers when principal pay down is factored in, than the deal may work for you.

I want to learn how to truly analyze a deal and consider all factors, especially when the market is as hot as it is right now.