These are notoriously challenging to predict because of unknown factors that could arise.I'd have to say looking at market conditions and what is expected in your local market can give a good insight to short term property value appreciation.  

. $100 a door, after management, is not bad for our area, and I did factor rehab costs in our analysis, so we ended up okay.

I know there are other factors involved besides for the numbers such as location and where you think that market is headed in the future however, from a numbers and financial statement standpoint alone, how does one come up with a offer price?

I have been trying to educate myself on taxes recently because it is part of the real estate equation that I still struggle with when I am analyzing deals. I am currently buying in Rockford, IL and there are two four ...

I know debt to income is going to play a large factor in getting approved so was wondering if the lender will count the future rental income into that calculation to make the DTI better, since there is a lease in place.

Hey @Tony BealEven with tenants in place, you should still factor vacancy into your analysis.

Hey @Brandon ClarkWhat costs are you factoring into 'holding cost'?

But, if you are likely the only buyer/user in the market he knows another buyer will factor in these expenses. 

Any seller who is selling in an LLC shouldn't agree to the verbiage your attorney is pushing, it exposes them to enormous risk.

That's cashflow negative while you're living in it once you factor in repair reserves, which is exactly my point...it's not really possible to house hack a duplex and come out ahead on cashflow in most markets.