I've located Zillow estimates and other resources but none that provide actual average sale price for this breakdown outside of the MLS. 

Mortgage payment estimate is $1650.

Below is the time estimate for form 3115 from the form instructions.

Agree… your Realtor and Lender should be giving you estimates of your closing costs

I estimate that I'm losing $5-20k per deal by not being there (i.e., not being able to negotiate the buy properly, manage contractors, or even sell at the right price point, etc.).Highly considering retiring from my 9-5 down the line, I just need 5 solid deals per year to make the move, like your book says!

So even if the place is brand new, your real “wear and tear” is more like a 10-year-old house after just a few leasing cycles.Bottom line: your $3k/year maintenance estimate is fair, but I’d keep reserves higher just because student housing tends to be harder on the property.

Here are my numbers and thoughts on the after the fact:Taxes: $1,560 (those were her taxes... mine would have been double)Estimated ARV: $250k (I had zero clue how to calculate ARV for a MHP... complete guess)Closing: $3,500Rehab: $22,500 (way way off which ill get into)Gross rent: $2,850mo

Here’s an estimate of “startup” costs1.

I would say to be very careful with the estimates and request few quotes.I had the situation that a pool refill won't be that expensive and turn out costing around $35k.Let us know how it goes.

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