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.

OK, so based on 40%... my numbers should look something like this$175,000 purchase price$1200 mortgage paymentRent at $1500:$900 NOI (based on 40% expenses)-$300 NEG cash flowRent at $2200:$1320 NOI (40% expenses)$120 POS cash flowGuess I need to do a rent analysis on the area to see what the rents are like there.

A quick cost benefit analysis will tell you whether it makes sense or not and how much to offer as an incentive.In my experience it is almost always better to pay someone to move than to go through the time and expense of an eviction.

The property analysis tools are great.I currently own 4 duplexes and one single family home and have been doing this for about 5 years.

I base my estimate on Robert Schiller's analysis of home prices.

I'd be curious where your are, if you don't mind saying.If you want to argue about whether or not expenses are really 50% of the rent, find one of the threads over in the deal analysis forum.