Hi Jeff, i appreciate the in depth explanation on this.

I am still a newbie at the real estate investing game, so I can't identify reasons why this type of analysis could be bad (assuming that more in-depth analysis is completed when identifying actual buy targets).Thanks in advance for your input and advice!

I've played around with freee versions of 'SPOTR' and 'Real Estate Calculator'(for IPhone/iOS users) a little bit and they seem to be pretty decent at calculating/providing the basic information for an initial overview or evaluation, but for in depth analysis I seem to inevitably revert back to the Excel spreadsheet.  

Being a newbie, I kind of get the grasp of your second point, but would love to go more in depth about it.

Yes, I think the forum here is way more active, possibly a reflection of the depth of the market in the USA as well.

But, in these days there are multiple people using cash and of course don't forget the Hedge Funds buying in bulk.I have been in several biddings with cash and have won some and lost many.I always start below the asking price and move up if needed, but with an open eye on my bid ceiling.You may get the call for best and final offer and don't panic, but, make your best and final offer that suits the deal in your estimation, as well as the depth of your pocket!

You need to compose your own words and story and know it cold so that you can discuss and debate it in depth.  

Account Closed As Always, thanks for the in-depth explanation!

I have all of my banking set-up with them and sat down with someone there who gave me some good information but it was concerning how she worked there for 29 years and had never heard of anyone doing this strategy...If you have used this Heloc strategy please go in depth with all of the ins and outs of it, thanks!

How about this (you'll have to do much more in depth number crunching).