By computing actual investor returns using the outstanding investor principal less applicable RLD and never reducing the actual interest paid to investors by the applicable RLD losses, they seem to be providing a computed return that is overly favorable and not reflective of what investors actually will earn in any realistic scenario.

I believe calculating a realistic ARV is as much art as science. 

On a similar note, I think there will be more realistic virtual tours that will come out as the technology for VR is improved.

It can be a good business.I think you really need to run some realistic numbers.

I'm currently looking around for my first deal - so take with a grain of salt...Can you realistically continue to rent for $700 without the additional $20k-30k or work?

We would love Ballard, Fremont, Greenlake, Beacon Hill, etc but I don't know how realistic those areas would be for 1.

Is this a realistic No in Texas?

Until you know a realistic number for your rent your ROI's, CoC's, and cash flow will be skewed.Also, if you have enough for the down payment, might I suggest you use that to begin paying down your personal debt, then wait to purchase a property until you close to or fully debt free.  

Is this rent realistic?

But for the purposes of this thread, I am talking money: could I realistically afford a multi-family home in an okay area of Baltimore?