The BP podcasts and the BP ultimate beginners guide are great ways to get an overview.

So now I'm learning about real estate by the begginers guide ebook and watching videos.

Thank you Account Closed that is valuable info and I intend on visiting the loan officer right away...On a unrelated topic I have a seller willing to do a subject to.

General Rule of thumb to use for SFR, but can be a quick guide for what you're looking at..1% for A neighborhoods1.25% for B Neighborhoods1.5-2% for C Neighborhoods2+% for D Neighborhoods.Not sure of the exact location, but I would venture to say you're probably in the C range in Madison and the way she is charging tenants/ vacancies.As-is with vacancies I would estimate $390,000.Completely Occupied / No major deferred maintenance $590,000.I'm curious to see other peoples thoughts on this too..

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Brandon wrote the Ultimate Guide to Analyzing Rental Properties which might really help you.

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