Plus keep in mind that cashflow is not the only measure of return you still have equity buildup, tax write offs and appreciation.With all this financial mumbo jumbo being said I totally agree that cash on cash return is the only important return because all those other measures of return are delayed and wont be realized until you sell the house or do your taxes.

 $400 for the report.The flooring measurements were completed yesterday so I have to make my selections quickly.  

Carpet squares are easy to install just have straight edge, tape measure and a good pair of scissors.

For those that buy and hold single family I am looking for input on two questions in regards to financial measures.1. 

@Paul Winka - The PE would discuss your needs, measure/assess the existing conditions, provide structural support options, perform the analysis, size the members, and prepare the plans.

The big wigs are going to ask why site growth measured by posts and comments is down 35% from last year.

Huge loss, That tree could easily be worth over 10 KCall  local college in your town they are usually the best and can give recommendations for good arborist in your area or hit googleCall property appraiser. besides the tree appraiser. it's a real loss to the value of the property not just the cost of the tree..Get any photo's you can of the tree, summer and winter.Take a measurement of what's left of trunk of tree and get any photo's of it you can before it's all gone. the measurement is taken 4 feet above the base of the tree,, save that section of tree if you can.

(Measurement)We all have goals and I appreciate all who will add to the experience and growth on this journey!   

Stocks are measured using a Price / Earnings ratio (ref: http://www.investopedia.com/university/peratio/peratio1.asp) Although a simple indicator to calculate, the P/E is actually quite difficult to interpret.

Aside for being correct, they are also equalizing - they apply to you in the same measure as everyone else.The Essene of what we do can be thought of as finding ways outperform the marketplace.