What homework should I be doing ?

There's too much involved to be typed out here, but I've done all the math and already know what will maximize before and after tax returns prior to the ballon, it's just risk adjustment that I'm still working on- We had a couple potential buyers look at it for the appraisal price even though it wasn't actually listed, so there's some interest/it's not a complete loss

Do the math and figure it out.

Pretty generous when you do the math, and you can borrow against it.

One thing that nobody has yet mentioned is: aptitude.I spent a couple of years as a university grad student teaching assistant, and there were some undergrad students who wanted to pursue certain curriculum, but they lacked the aptitude to be truly successful at that curriculum.In other words, if you're not strong in both math and science, don't try to study to be a rocket scientist (astrophysics).Only you know your strengths and weaknesses - choose a curriculum where you can amplify your strengths and hide the weaknesses.

I've run the math and am expecting an annual return of over 20% of what I paid in cash after property management costs and principal/interest/insurance/taxes (counting principal as losses).

. :( I did the math last night cause my goal is to buy my first home this year.

If my math is correct, If I negotiate a deal with distressed homeowner for $83,000 ($3,000 moving expenses+$80,000 to pay off their mortgage), put it under a contract now?

If there is math on the Maryland exam, watch my real estate math videos on You Tube.

Do the math and look at the entire picture in a cash flow analysis.