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EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 39 MIN

#4 - Mastering Deal Analysis

from First Deal Podcast · host Keith Gillispie

In this conversation, Keith discusses the key numbers needed to analyze a rental property quickly, emphasizing the importance of rent, property value, loan details, and operating expenses. He also shares insights on cash flow and property types, highlighting the challenges of negative cash flow. Additionally, he provides valuable tips on estimating rent accurately using Rentometer and emphasizes the ethical use of multiple accounts for analysis. The conversation delves into the underestimated expenses in real estate, the applicability of cash on cash return, and the minimum deal standards and exit strategy in real estate investing.TakeawaysRental property analysisEstimating rent accurately Maintenance and repairs are underestimated expensesCash on cash return may not be applicable with no money in the dealChapters00:00 Analyzing Rental Property Numbers06:30 Cash Flow and Property Types16:52 Estimating Rent Accurately28:24 Cash on Cash Return and Misleading Metrics

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