Seems like the only way we can up our Cash on Cash is to calculate the purchase with a much lower down payment... but we want to sink our own cash into the deal. 

I just started using the buy and hold calculator to analyze properties but don't feel comfortable with all my estimates yet.

I have been playing around with the rental property calculator.

View report*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.

View report*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.Hello BP,My husband and I own a plumbing company in San Diego, CA, and are working on becoming real life real estate investors as well as business owners.

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 These loans usually require 20% to 25% down but calculated off the purchase price plus rehab dollars needed.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

And another question - In BP‘s BRRRR calculator, how do you account for pulling your money out at the refinance stage (at 9-12 months after purchase) and as well raising rents through the years of ownership?

If you are not already, start looking at duplexes and 4-plexes on-line as well and evaluate them using the Bigger Pockets calculators.