I’m seeing more investors focus heavily on rent, mortgage, and monthly cash flow.

That’s important. But I always want to know one more number:

What does the deal look like after taxes?

Depreciation, interest, repairs, property taxes, and how you structure the investment can all change the actual result.

So let me ask:

When you analyze a deal, do you calculate the tax impact before you buy? Or figure it out after closing?

What’s one tax question you wish someone would explain in plain English?