FinancingReviewing Rental Property Financials - Most Common Items I've seencommercial and portfolio lenders use a different methodology to determine your qualification.

Maybe a shift of population to cities where you have many more choices and can go to a store instead of being limited to the Avon lady.

From that, you can calculate how much money the association has to set aside each year to have enough to replace those items when they do wear out."

After inspection, we found some minor items and a rather sizable repair issue that involved replacing some beams and rot (band board, beam, trim).

I didn't catch the cash deal item at the bottom of your initial post.

I also take a look at the area and make sure it's nearby grocery stores, shops, schools and transportation as these all meet the needs of renters and offer jobs in the area.I invest in areas that are lower economically than my own neighborhood but still safe and desirable to many other families.

@Will Samsky use the 50% rule to do a quick analysis to see if it's a possible deal but always due an item by item analysis before making your final decision

Get a general outline of a particular niche, then research each item in the outline in more detail.

I'll bet the store to the left is for bridal gowns!

Thanks BrandonI spent pretty much all day wading through a lot of the items in the learning area.