it is very simple and you should have this imbedded in your headstart simple then you can get mroe complicatedRent - Mortgage - Taxes - Insurnace - Maintenace - Water - Utilties paid by you - management (pay yourself your time is worth something) - vacacies.

Ok, well I got no response, but I thought I'd chime in....After comparing the 2 sites, I chose BUILDIUM and I couldn't be happier.

You can't save everyone and it makes little sense to waste time bailing the water out when the ship is going to sink no matter what...

The $1051 they stated includes the taxes (which I verified, and what they stated is accurate), the water and gas, insurance (they're stated wasn't far off from my quote), maintenance, and reserves.They claimed 99% occupancy over the past five years.

to provide a comparative market analysis for 'similar' properties that have sold within the area in the last six months.

You'll want to take thorough notes and you can then compare/contrast.

If you know subcontractors that will give you a substantial discount, chances are you will save money over having the contractor complete the property.You will need to do your research and see what kind of discount you will get for purchasing before construction completion, and compare that with how much it will cost if you get the repairs completed on your own.

You have dirt, Asphalt, Water, and sewer,.

But it is worth trying; where are values compared to LONG term trends, Where is pricing relative to rents, where are prices relative to household income and affordability?

We've had a good thread going today of cash flow compared to appreciation benefits under cash is king.