For the rental/house hack properties I analyze I just use the rental calculator and fill it in as accurately as I can.

correct for actual growth or at least help us interpret the results accurately.

Also, the http://www.thehawaiistatecondo... is an ok resource but not totally accurate.  

(In Texas btw) This is accurate.

I don't believe your comment on Redfin is accurate as I just closed my second transaction with the very same Redfin agent who was paid via commission for bringing the buyer and she personally told me she gets leads from Redfin but only because she is a top producer in the company and they have employee "assistants" who take buyers to open houses and other small task items.I do agree 2000% on your second comment, a new agent needs a ton of guidance through the murky waters of agency!

What is the best and most accurate way to calculate the return on investment so when you present a investment to a buyer you can explain to them what to expect for their returns

@Matthew Rayl the VA statement is accurate. 

Just getting started in DFW area and my concern is estimating rehab costs accurately.

Is this information accurate?

Here’s what I’m not sure about: how to accurately analyze properties (ive read the BP post and I’m checking numbers against the stock market cash on cash return) When to involve a real estate attorney What areas in my city are “up and coming” and how to find out without relying on RE agentBasically am I doing things correctly so far?