The spreadsheet I put together for my own analysis has a lot of what you cite in your calculator but I was SWAG-ing more on what the estimate for each category might be - I really like your analysis there.So, the conclusion is that I am going to: (1) pass on this particular property; (2) thank our realtor for his time and part ways; (3) educate ourselves further on the market as well as generally; and (4) watch for a better opportunity in the future.Thanks to all -Diane

There are numerous dialogues on BP on the costs associated with rental properties and how to evaluate potential deals.

Patch of Land’s execs have written detailed responses to numerous questions about properties and risks and are incorporating the feedback into Q&A.

I have numerous deals that I am working with and many of them are ending up in the 73%-74% range.

This is a forum where any real estate related question deserves to be asked and answered in a professional way and you did that very well.I will agree, however, that there are such a thing as "dumb answers" and I hope I never fall into that category.

Several of them can be grouped into a single category:- Rent to Own- Lease to Own- Rent Exchange- and perhaps Lease Option (the format makes all the difference)The legality of doing any of these will depend, in part, on state law until later next year.

Lenders requirements are usually vary, however, FHA minimum credit score requirement is 530 and it's when you want to get a house in the lower price category.

Also, sort of related to the Ghosting thread...I'm looking to try posting 6-10 different CL adds/day in a couple of different RE categories.

You can use different formulas to bill back different size units and the numer of residents in each unit.

I've listened to about a dozen of the podcasts, and read numerous posts in the forums...and they are absolute GOLD!