To may knowledge the amount they will loan of coarse is measured by the amount of equity the home may have.

I would also consider security measures such as cameras and Ring doorbells. 

They are measurable and attainable.  

But measured up  against quality of life, it was an easy choice to make.So numbers, isn't that what we all really want to hear about?

Just google cap rate for a detailed explanation (it's an ROI measure based on financial investment).That's how we start working up numbers.  

How are you even measuring "cash flow"  Does that mean that every FLIP is not an investment? 

Cap RateCapitalization rate is a valuation measure that can be used to compares different real estate investments.

Take a look at the book: http://www.amazon.com/Every-Estate-Investor-Financial-Measures/dp/0071603271That links to the amazon site.

I'm thinking it will be helpful to get carpet measurements taken in advance of their move out.

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