Any time a person has moved, and the sale notice didn't get to the owner, the sale is potentially overturned. 

Compare the cost he would charge to build for you as a client, and then discuss the potential partnership to determine the cost difference.Next, analyze the selling prices of his townhomes across the street or their expected selling prices.

What I’m really intrigued on doing is getting a short term rental, mainly because of long term appreciation and I can depreciate the first year and potentially reduce my other businesses income so there would be a tax savings there on top of some monthly income coming in.

They're aiming to make things more transparent and fair, but as you can imagine, there's a mix of challenges and opportunities coming our way.One of the big talks is about the potential shift away from MLS listings.

How are the major potential expenses of the house looking (AC, Roof, Plumbing, Electric)?

I have a potential sub-to deal possible with my neighbor.

This can be a very tough line to toe, especially when potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars are on the line.While appraising is all about numbers, there are people involved, and anytime you have people involved, the task becomes infinitely more complex (yes, infinitely -- as an example, there's no computer in the world I can't beat in poker, but you add an idiot with half a brain and at best, over a small number of trials, I'm 70/30).So, I certainly don't mean to bash appraisers as a whole, though in this case, I had every intent to bash a particular appraiser...

Since the LLC has to sell, there is the potential for capital gain taxes, and likely on both houses.

Being an agent myself and an investor I usually take it out when meeting a new investor or client, as well as potential partners to show them these are the guidelines that myself and many successful investors follow.

What are the essential metrics and formulas you use to analyze potential deals?