This field will need to analyze what is important and consistent in this platform.

While I agree you can’t “rely” on appreciation and can not lock in some quantifiable return of it, if your strategy is wealth building over long haul as opposed to cash flow, you certainly can invest that way and get some “estimated” or proforma returns analyzed.

@Alfredo Franco I second everything mentioned above but would also add to start analyzing deals.

Yes, at first it is information overload, but just keep learning and practice analyzing deals.

I know these aren't the best for finding deals - but I have been practicing analyzing them. 

The realtor is working on getting the operating cost of these properties and an asking price so I can analyze the numbers.  19 of the 20 doors are currently rented.  

Hello, I’m starting to analyze deals everyday and came to the problem of calculating expenses on multi family.

, I would have to answer, "yes...but not all areas within those States".The key is to set your requirements for minimum CF and Profit, then analyze each of those areas to find the Micro-markets within those areas to find MM's (if they exist) that match your requirements.

looking to purchase home inherited by seller. asking 600k. incudes 2 buildings. built 1955 1 unit currently leased. Optional if tenant stays or leaveswant to purchase as 1st time home buyer and eventually remodel to l...

If you're seriously thinking about purchasing multifamily to live in for the short term, followed by moving & cash flowing the property for the long term I recommend getting smart on analyzing properties in the neighborhoods your targeting.