Then low interest rates happened and I decided to load up on more debt, as they were practically giving money away. 

This version incorporates:- Value-add renovation underwriting- Dynamic rent and expense assumptions- Refinance logic and DSCR testing- A full 10-year proforma with key return metrics- Deal dashboard with key return metrics and indicators of successI’m attaching a screenshot of the inputs and dashboard page so you can get a sense of how it’s structured.For those actively underwriting multifamily deals, I’d be interested to hear:What do you wish most models handled better in practice?

Quote from @Dennis Bamford: The Verification Workflow: A Practical ChecklistI've been looking into syndications gone wrong and feel that it's a lack of education of the investor. 

If not, the “available equity” may end up being more psychological than practical.

To be clear this is not about investment performance, but about the processes and practices that shape the LP experience.Salesman are taught to STOP talking the minute the sale is made.  

It means the property is safe, functional, durable, and able to pass inspection without delays.Here’s what rent-ready actually means in practice:1.

Do you have any advice when running numbers on properties for practice, how I could "double check" my numbers.

Hi Joel,The house‑hack setup with your son on the loan usually lines up better with both financing and practical goals than treating this as a pure investment property while they’re in school.Compared to the alternative, house hacking means (1) cheaper financing, so you can keep more cash for reserves, repairs, etc. (2) future exit option of converting the property to a full rental.

Even when leverage or short-term capital is involved, having cash reserves gives you flexibility when timelines stretch or surprises come up.A few practical thoughts that may help:Funding: Focus on understanding your total cash-in — purchase, rehab, carry, and reserves.

I got so excited when I heard about cost segregation analysis as a way to get the maximum depreciation paper loss during the first 5 years in conjunction with having a spouse who is a "real estate professional" status for tax purposes.The way I found out about cost segregation analysis is listening to podcasts (as my usual practice during my marathon 2 hour commutes).