Assume the location and everything else is ideal, just for example.. if Realtor.com's numbers are accurate then a 15yr loan (they include prop. tax, insurance, and HOA) would be $524 a month.

Has this estimate proven accurate in your experience?

You don't need to be well versed in each aspects (you don't have enough time in the day) but having a basic understanding of many will give you more options in your investing.Most importantly, enjoy what you looking at, do good, accurate research and find something you can love while putting in work.

Thx @Mark Brogan@Alpha DiawaraThe name of the game in residential real estate is cash or termsWholesale deal no, no equityList w agent deal, no, seller Will need to pay costs so including commissions closing costs so is concessions holding calls repair costs, say 10% of value, if accurate price is 390,000 that's 39,000Sub to, you can't buy any equity and rent equals PITI payment = no cash flowWrap around, noJoint venture with the seller, noContract for deed noLease option assignment only solution, get out of this no equity deal with no cash flow and minor repairs

On most REO's, the info in the MLS is not accurate on rental restrictions so one has to start researching all of the past sales and get a general consensus on what the restrictions are.

I agree that Zillow is not accurate.

While sounding a bit melodramatic, it's accurate.

Disclaimer: This data is believed to be accurate, but may not be, and should not be relied upon.

Assumptions:Sellers numbers are accurate (I know a lot of due diligence would be required if I was actually jumping into the deal)No significant fixing/renovation is neededWill appreciate any feedback!

The Gasoline analogy is not false, it's accurate.