As many of you know, I've been in this business for many years, developing many types of projects over the years with my husband.

For DTI projections on purchases they will usually use either 75% of appraised rent off the appraisal, or current rent documented on a lease, whichever is LESS.

The calculators and analysis tools here are only helpful to me once I figure out where my minimums should be - I just don't know how to figure that out.

Take every opportunity you can get to visit another investors project ans pick his or her brain about the repair numbers.

Depending on where your project falls in the above spectrum, we use different companies. 

While there are a lot of factors, there are a couple sites that give you at least an estimate to make some projections.

She's saved up a good chunk for retirement + pension and wants to use it against her rehab project, but I don't think it's a good idea and I can't talk her out of it (neither can her sons).Any advice?

@Andrew Doyle my first project/deal was in High Point, NC ten years ago so I can understand where you are coming from in the NC area.

They already have relationships with trusted contractors, leasing agents, and some have property management in-house.BRRRR can be a good choice, but it all depends on how much time you have to dedicate to the project, and how far away you are located.

It’s my job to do a thorough analysis of the comps.