I was trying to decipher what people wrote here but I found the methodology to be inaccurate if not say very confusing.

If you have questions or would like more detail about this methodology, DM me.Selecting properties is a straightforward process if you let your target tenant segment define all the characteristics of the properties you purchase.

This process protects the borrower and the lender so I'm concerned what methodology your private lender used. 

. :)I've never tracked my properties based on monthly rent/building cost percentage...more along the lines of making 25% annually on my total investment per year $5000 net from $8400 gross on a $20k property since I buy my properties with cash.I'd love to hear more about the basis the the percentage tracking methodology, first time I've used it.

For those of you who are pretty good at coming up with your after repair values what is your methodology?

These posts may be helpful to you as well:Cost Segregation Methodologies - Key DifferencesCost Segregation - what to consider when looking for a firm?

Look for a broker that can provide you: - other senior agents in the office to mentor you- other agents in office that will let you join their open houses (this was crucial for me to build my buyers list)- a support system and staff of office admin that can answer your random questions/calls/emails etc. about paperwork - a solid training methodology to teach you the ins & outs of your MLS system. - investment in the agents in the form of spending $$ for marketing, CRM systems, etc,

Some of these Pros here are realtors so they have developed methodology for getting deals as well.

That way if the IRS questions it you had a methodology.

Most towns are consistent with methodology.