However our CPA won't do it he says he can't stand behind the study since he has never done it before on an SFR.

My prior tenants of 5 years (and the ones prior to that, who stayed for 2 years) never had an issue.

I am under contract for a SFH property in metro Austin Area with a target closing date of end of May.

Hi All, I've been a real estate agent for 8 years and picked up a single-family rental a couple of years ago, but have never really gotten into the investing side of things myself even though I have several investor clients (foolish, I know).

I first "met" Reed while listening to a podcast about his journey from Australia to the US - a place he never visited before.

There is a very good chance you will never see a dime of it, but at least it will sit on their credit report and prevent them from scamming someone else or getting a loan.I'm not allowed to share who I use in the public forum, but you can contact me privately. 

:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+, zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680, some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

Some places have caps on the % increase per year on property taxes (thinking about Oklahoma City as an example), but KC does not.Also, and I know hindsight is 20/20, but never trust the numbers on the listing. 

It's never used for its intended purpose. 

@Ryan McNamara, condo's almost never handle the rentals.