Might as well state that the property analysis tool has the property coming up with positive cash flow with a 20% downpayment, and monthly rent coming in at around 2390...

if they have a buyers agreement with me (i'm representing them) - i'll do my market analysis and tell them what a good MARKET price is.FROM THERE it's up to them - whatever their business is (if they're an investor) is their business.

In my opinion, a better way to judge income properties is to do a thorough cash flow analysis (using real world expense numbers) and judge the deal by the cash flow.

I am a Metrics Analysis and Automation Specialist for Verizon.

The problem for me is typical for newbies......Paralysis by Analysis and needing immediate cash.

As it relates to REI and this forum category, I would say the "paralysis of analysis".

I calculate at least 15% with the analysis tool.I have figured about $1500 rent for every $100,000 purchase price.

Deal or No Deal? I think I know the answer already, but I figured I'd ask.

Purchase Price $48,500
Rehab Costs $7,500
Closing Costs $600
Hard Money Cost $2,845
Total Costs $59,445
After Rehab Value (es...

According to an analysis conducted by Moodys Economy much of the nations housing prices will see a decline over the next couple of years.

His analysis is that over the last 100 years, real estate prices have appreciated based only on inflation.