One thing I’ve always done is focus on the 75th percentile of the rent estimates, as my properties tend to fall into that range (very nice, but small with no amenities).While I think there will always be some manual research involved, the current platforms lack key functionality that could be easily implemented with the available market data and technology.1.Quality Metrics:•Filter comps to match the quality of your rentals.

Contact the utility provider and get a historical average based on the last year of use.

That they wanted "Cheap" buys, not intelligent buy's, not data driven buys, not future casting buys, just "cheap". 

If you have the data easily available, can you give us cash flow figures throughout the 13 years? 

This deal doesn't meet the 2% or 50% rule of thumb, but it has positive cash flow and is in a growing market, according to the latest 2024 Top 100 data from BP. 

Having toured some of the most prestigious, expensive and historic estates and properties from Brookings to Astoria, there is still considerable investment opportunity at the very high end of the luxury market.

Harlem is undergoing a significant transformation, and properties like this one, which offer both historical significance and modern amenities, are in high demand.

While algorithms can analyze data at scale, real estate isn’t just about numbers—it’s about nuances and the most important component of real estate is understanding its value, and that to me (maybe I am old school) but can only be done by physically visiting and walking the property.So for me, factors like local market conditions, property inspections, and borrower credibility can’t be fully captured in a formula.

You'll need to meet requirements like parking and setbacks and might encounter additional hurdles in environmentally sensitive or historic areas.

Whether you’re eyeing a historic greystone in Bucktown or a classic brick two-flat in Irving Park, the Windy City offers endless opportunities to grow your wealth.