@Alexander SchillerThere are several online calculator to help determine closing costs, here are a couple:http://www.anytimeestimate.com/SELLER-CLOSING-COST...http://www.setcoservices.com/cost_calculator.htmAs for holding costs, you need to take into account:  taxes, insurance, utilities.  

I welcome any excuse to blow off the mandatory parents meeting for my kids sports team!

I was looking through LoopNet.com for a multi-unit property, but like most listings online, it does not give all the figures for me to put in the BP rental property calculator.I was wondering how you guys find that information out in order to analyze the property, and find if it's a good deal.

The average American watches reality TV and follows sports and Hollywood actors and the actors/athletes receives part of the average American's paycheck.

Eventually you will recognize a potential good deal on your own simply by spending time looking online and physically visiting homes in the areas you would like to invest.Another thought is determining just how much rehab you are willing to do. 

I have searched online but I have not found one that I felt could convey my message.

From the instructions to Schedule ELine 19Enter on line 19 any ordinary and neces-sary expenses not listed on lines 5 through 18

You've found a great resource, with on-line help and plenty of local folks.  

People are typing in "Im be-hide on my house payments in City, I need help" People do search locally for help so make sure your website is optimized to be found online for those targeted keyword. 

Look up your states foreclosure laws online and find out.