But what is even more exciting is that the move seems to be from the Primary Markets out into the Secondary and Tertiary Markets, a place that we've been advising folks to look at and invest in for years. 

Any thoughts from the math guru's out there approximately how much per year I'd need to put in?

Hi Community, I'm doing the math for the profitability of a rental.

I would love for that to be true, but the math doesn't add up.

Most people I work with live in primary markets (as opposed to Birmingham, Atlanta, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Memphis, Little Rock, Jacksonville, Ohio, or other secondary or tertiary markets) where the Rent-to-Value Ratios are under 1%. 

I typically do the math backwards to figure out when to start. 

My strategy is secondary or tertiary cities. 

Be sure to hire an inspector, do any secondary inspections recommended (i.e. roofing, chimney sweep, etc.)Confirm taxes, utilities, insurance, etc. 

With me paying the mowing, snowblowing, heat, electric, hot water, rental for one hot water heater and the 3 meters for extra gas usage, well, do the math. 

So in other words, the math that I use on single family properties is exactly the same as the math you use on apartments, and well, everything else in this universe.