That will give you your monthly/daily rate.

The rate needs to be a "market rate". 

But you payment will increase and depending on the interest rate it may not be optimal. 2.

We got someone in at a slightly higher rate than before.

Good thought but more needs to be explained/clarified on the intro call regarding the deposit.Folks don't even want to send a POF which is mind boggling and we even share a video and attachments on how to send us a POF and not show the account number lolLast time I remember speaking to Jay about his hourly rate it was years ago and it was easily a few thousands $$$So I guess he was feeling super generous or folks where super tight by donating only $100 hehe

In our area that means they pay you when electric cost is lower and bill you when it is higher as there are summer and winter electric rates.   

.$6,000 for strategizing supposing you have a monthly 30 minute phone call is $500 an hour.If the cost is $10,000, and your tax rate is 35%, they would have to decrease your taxable income by atleast $30,000 for the cost to justify the cost. 

Total expenses (include formulaic maintenance and vacancy rates)4.

I've run some properties about 30 min north of Joshua tree through AirDNA and they show the same occupancy rate as J Tree, 29 Palms, etc. but when I spoke to a realtor about it, he reccomended against Johnson Valley because of how far it was.

Outside of that I'd say I think even if your plan is to sell to a rehab-buyer you need to run the numbers yourself so that i.) you better know whether anyone will touch this or ii.) so that you can incorporate your numbers into your pitch to buyers.I would try and estimate pending housing appreciation rate.