I also didn't see Taxes in your analysis.

You just need to know what the legal fees will be so you can work it into your analysis.

This analysis tells me that we are out of the 'bubble'

Its controlled by almost a block by block analysis to find good investments that will cash flow and will have long term appeal for appreciation into the future.For the further suburbs, there are some very good opportunities with very good appreciation and moderate cash flow.Due diligence is key.All the best.

Steve, I'd think you would have provided some links for more in depth analysis

@Amy Van OllefenWe use staging.It is inexpensive relativity to all the expenses and we factor it as part of the initial analysis. 

Ask them to give you a CMA(comparative Market Analysis).That will determine your ARV for you.

The ideas here, which immediately went to the shortest time is the most optimal, is not a correct analysis of these types of investments.

They are a mix between B-C, and if you include crime reports with your analysis, you'll do even better.

I was checking out the Realtors Property Resource website (http://www.narrpr.com) and found it has a Property Analysis for Investors page that looks interesting.