I'm also noticing that when I factor taxes into the equation, it makes much more financial sense to buy-fix-rent-hold for as long as the underlying asset (the home) continues to appreciate in price at a rate that is at least commensurate with inflation, prior to divestiture.  

It depends on how long you have owned it and if you have made any capital improvements as well as other factors but a very "ballpark" number would be about $5K. 

But rentals do have their downsides - big capex, bad tenants, and local market factors can all affect returns in an unexpected way.

Cash Flow, Income and Expense, Commercial Enhancements and various complex equity waterfalls and many factors requires reasoned professionals to "size" up.

Those two factors can make the process challenging.

Take all these factors into consideration before acquiring the property.  

The numbers look good on paper, but the hassle factor is a very real consideration.

i know they didnt claim its a comp, they insinuated. is there an explanation for why 2 expenses were not factored in to their NET, there might be engelo says its because he explains it on the phone just not on his site.....i am sorry i cant take that as a reason.  

Assume that 95% of what is offered are not good deals and only purchase those which you have done complete due diligence on and have all the factors lining up in your favor.

Those are the two factors that go into DTI.