How would you measure/analyze that deal i.e. what factors would make it a winner for you and make you pull the trigger?"

Inventory on the MLS is light, making it a seller's market and driving values.

All websites, county records and just plain driving for dollars are tools that should be used in combination and not be relied upon singularly.

This customer realized his older two boys were old enough to remember their parents building the business from a small house, driving used cars, and working long hours.

All and any comments , suggestions and or collaboration on this evolving Portfolio Analysis  sheet would be very welcome  .Again , my tool is just in the early stages , but feel can benefit many of us BP I would be glad to Share the template on Google Drive and Setup a Google Hangout for anyone interested in participating.Just post your contact info please .All the best Keith 

I feel it driving me crazy until I figure it out.

I can't imagine other investors didn't drive that sale price up if it truly only needed $3000 worth of paint.With that said, make sure there isn't a buyer premium (most I see are 5%), and double check all the fees.

Once you factor in HOA fees, taxes, maintenance, etc, the deal may not look as rosy as it does on the surface.

basically the steps would be1. drive to find a potentially qualified house.2. find out who lives there and what their mailing address is.3. put them into your mailing campaign to start sending them lettersim mainly looking to outsource #2 and #3 and curious as to how you guys do it.  

This drives costs up.