Condos area very similar so that data should be pretty accurate.  

I could use the same data for NOVA.  

Only thing I'd add is that people who have been around for a while tend to measure today against yesterday ("It's so much easier today than it was yesterday" or "the returns are lower than a few years ago") - it's human nature.But, it's not logical to base decisions off this thinking - we all have alternatives every day, and the only relevant data for an opportunity is TODAY compared with TOMORROW.  

What documentation and data do you hold onto to share with the accountant? 

One way to interpret the data is that high household debt indicates negative pressure and an inability for people to pay their other obligations.Mortgage is the 3rd most popular form of debt.

Cumberland Co add $1K/yr CF)$80K ARV = $900/mn Rent = 1.13%$100K ARV = $1,000/mn rent = 1.00%$120K ARV = $1,150/mn rent = .96%$140K ARV = $1,300/mn rent = .93% $160K ARV = $1,400/mn rent = .88%Important data that straight calculations leave out:A) The CapEx of the property.

Have you driven or walked the area?

Hey Tami DuBose, thank you so much for the reply, I do think you are right about it being a lot of thinking, where I'm coming from is my family is planning on moving to Texas so Im trying to make an educated decision as weather to move with them or stay based on economics data to see which will be the most profitable in the long run.The main plan for me is flipping as well as buy and hold and yes baton rouge is in big need for flippers, I'm still fighting that emocional issue.

Understandably, the lenders perspective is to investigate a borrowers liquidity and debt servicing capability, but what methodologies do you use to review the actual investment?

If you have a target area I would look for properties for sale everyday if you don't have a realtor kicking you data.