Not only from an investment analysis standpoint, but, from an accounting and tax point of view.  

Skip Forest View until the crime levels out. 

While most lenders view things case by case depending on line of work, almost ALL will include the following expense as actual income:Depreciation-Depreciation is something your accountant should be drooling over to utilize as an expense on your taxes.  

I hope some lenders jump in with their point of view on this.

Hello BP,I'm analyzing properties that come to my inbox, and I want to view the properties to get a better feel for the rehab.It would also be beneficial if I had 3-4 GC's that would be willing to come out and give a good estimate of costs.So does anyone have a good team, or a good GCthat they could recommend.

I'm waiting for the burst and want to monitor, if there is anything specific for Rhode Island or New England that would be nice to see as well but a high-level view is all I'm looking for. 

Business: Lack of communication, Lack of trust, Lack of commitment, and Unfaithfulness.Friendships: Lack of communication, Lack of trust, Lack of commitment, and Unfaithfulness.Mentor/Mentee: Lack of communication, Lack of trust, Lack of commitment, and Unfaithfulness.Employer/Employee: Lack of communication, Lack of trust, Lack of commitment, and Unfaithfulness.I could continue the list; however I’m sure you understand my point of view.

If he is fixated on the Rear View Mirror (historic data like past rents and expenses, historic property valves, etc.) then he will surely crash his vehicle.If he is fixated on the side windows (current data like current cashflow, which is rents and expenses), then he will surely crash his car.HOWEVER, if he is looking out the windshield (future cashflows generated from new project developments, zoning changes, migration of people, etc.) 90% of the time, the CEO will know that there may be an obstacle in the way or that the bridge is out and the bright warning signs are in front of him to stop before he falls off a cliff.The problem is that you may have too much momentum and you cannot quickly stop your Investment vehicle, especially Real Estate Investments.

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That's more for the super-experienced investors with a killer deal.Look at it from their point of view.