It seems that Zillow has only 1 property that is almost identical, the rest are not really comparable.

Certainly a comp that matches the subject property identically in size and bed/bath combos does not count if it is 15 miles away and closed a year ago.My advice (in addition to learning how appraisals are done) is to learn your market in and out including knowing what each variety of homes and their combinations sell for.

Factoring in the cost of equipment price into the lease?

As an example, I just bought a Goodman packaged heat pump for about $2100 from Ingram's Heating & Air (online), and my HVAC guy couldn't get something comparable for under $3000 because his company marks up equipment.

The loan rate is often higher than a conventional loan and often will take longer to complete.You also may be eligible for the SBA 7 equipment loan.Regardless like Adam F suggests you still want to make sure the numbers pencil.

Purchase price: $118,175 Cash invested: $26,900 I have moved out of my first duplex I was house hacking after purchasing another almost identical duplex on the same decommissioned air force base.

Tenant’s Maintenance ResponsibilitiesTenant will: (1) keep the premises clean, sanitary, and in good condition and, upon termination of the tenancy, return the premises to Landlord in a condition identical to that which existed when Tenant took occupancy, except for ordinary wear and tear: (2) immediately notify Landlord of any defects or dangerous conditions in and about the premises of which Tenant becomes aware: and (3) reimburse Landlord, on demand by Landlord, for the cost of any repairs to the premises damaged by Tenant or Tenant’s guests or business invitees through misuse or neglect.

Landlord insurance is typically 10% to 20% more than home owner’s insurance.The following table shows the effect of just property tax and insurance on cash flow for an “identical” property in three different locations.

I worked for a small firm in Constriction Engineering Products, Johnson Controls, that sold air and water control equipment to large apartment and commercial building contractors.

I suspect with all the identity theft going on, people are reluctant submit applications, to persons unknown.I recently re-rented my property through Craigslist, Zillow, which includes Trulia.