Some local investors tell me no less than 8% vacancy factor and cap ex depends on current conditions of the property and what will need to be done within the next 3 years, could be 10% of gross rents.

If you plan to invest out of state, remember to factor in management costs.

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I don't see that you factored anything for that either.

Obvously other factors play in and the property is a big variable.  

What economic factors must be present to carry on business in our economy, land or Fords?

This is also with me factoring in 11% for property management, however, I plan on managing this one myself.

I typically use ARV = pro forma NOI/market cap rate.Be careful with this as there are many factors affecting this number.

We look at many factors before deciding on a suitable tax structure.

Management fees are typically around 10%, so you need to factor that in when running numbers if you plan on have management.