As I go through the trainwreck of the new Cleveland Rental Registration Process, I wanted to help everyone else out and create a guide.

Pierre, that 0.7% rent-to-price ratio as a quick DSCR screen is really useful.

Here’s my QUICK rehab-cost gut check before you ever swing a hammer in San Antonio:- Separate MUST-FIX vs NICE-TO-HAVE (keep the scope tight).- Cost per sqft is just a STARTING POINT, not a bid.- Walk the 'big-ticket' systems: ROOF / FOUNDATION / HVAC.- Never skip PLUMBING + ELECTRICAL (panel, lines, fixtures, outlets).- Count KITCHENS + BATHS and use unit costs to sanity-check totals.- Check CITY PERMITS + CODE items early (they’re budget busters).- Get 2–3 CONTRACTOR BIDS on the same scope-of-work.- Add a 10–20% CONTINGENCY (older homes deserve it)- Include HOLDING COSTS: financing, utilities, trash, insurance, lawn- Match FINISH LEVEL to the neighborhood + your ARV (don’t over-improve)- Hunt HIDDEN ISSUES: water intrusion, termites, mold- Take measurements + photos, then build a repeatable 'Statement of Work' templateThoughts?

I’m focused on learning how to analyze deals quickly and confidently — especially small multifamily or house hack opportunities.For those of you with more experience:1️⃣ How do you personally analyze deals — what’s your step-by-step thought process before deciding to dig deeper or pass?

If you're grabbing numbers from public records or lead sources, do a quick check -- recent divorce filings, probate notices, code enforcement issues, out-of-state owners.

Acting quickly helped secure the property before other buyers could step in.

The broker helped guide me through the acquisition process and evaluating the numbers for the project.

Please guide. 

Once they understand your plan, they can guide you through the next steps.You should also have (available to you) BiggerPocket's "Find a lender" feature.

Are you relying mostly on referrals to grow your doors, or are you doing any direct landlord outreach?
Curious what’s working best right now.