Category Property Analysis

Agents sometimes cherry-pick comps to justify a higher rent estimate. Here's how to build a comp set you can actually trust.

Most investors calculate ROI wrong by ignoring half the costs. Here's the formula that actually reflects your real return.

Your Airbnb doesn't need to be booked every night to profit. Here's how to calculate the exact occupancy rate you need.

Airbnb income looks bigger than long-term rent, but the expenses are bigger too. Here's the full analysis before you buy.

A pro forma looks official, but sellers often stretch the assumptions. Here's how to read one critically before you trust the numbers.

A single unplanned vacancy can erase months of profit. Here's how to model vacancy risk into your numbers before you buy.

GRM is a fast way to compare properties before you dig into full cash flow numbers. Here's how to calculate and use it correctly.

A quick deal analysis kills bad deals before you waste time on them. Here's the exact 10-minute checklist to run.

The 1% rule used to be a fast filter for good deals. Here's whether it still holds up in today's rate environment.