Does anyone have a rec for a spreadsheet that shows the basics of P&L associated with a rental property, but also lets you input hold period and value appreciation assumptions so you can get a full picture of the IRR after a sale?  

You can use sites like Redfin , Trulia , Zillow to look up properties that are for sale and sold prices .

I am absolutely 100% committed to pursuing Real Estate in some capacity or another for a very long time, I am incredibly intrigued by the "no ceiling" aspect of how far you can take this business and I thoroughly enjoy every facet of residential homes from construction to sales to ownership.

It's a great place, I'm excited to work a sale like this!

Tim Simmons I would suggest that you interview several Realtors and ask them the following questions, to ascertain if they are truly Investor Friendly, or if they are throwing you a sales pitch. 1.

I had a guy tell me the other day that Contract for Deed was the way to go with properties over renting. Keep in mind I am from a small town where property values average around $50,000 or so. He said you can get a $1...

I'm looking at several apartment buildings for sale in Idaho next to a major university.

We are trying to find a financially savvy way to sell and buy something new with the money from the sale.

They're both for sale individually, but seller would prefer for both properties to go to the same buyer.  

This was when I purchased my primary residence through a short sale back in 2011.