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The Deal Lab

Follow the evidence. Follow the cash.

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Fictional example. Editing creates an example variation; your personal draft stays separate. Saved in this browser only.

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STR / LTR cash flowAfter replacement funding · per year$11,738 / -$12,410Decision summary →

Decide what the deal must fit.

These are your constraints. They are not industry rules or site recommendations.

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Maximum acquisition cash budget$

Where to find it & what to check

Set the most you can commit to down payment, closing, setup and dedicated property reserves without using household emergency savings.

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Available operating timehours/week

Where to find it & what to check

Estimate time you can sustain. Ask managers and local operators about tasks, on-call coverage and workload; this model does not estimate hours automatically.

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Minimum reserve floor$

Where to find it & what to check

Choose cash you want to keep available for this property. Keep household emergency savings separate. This is your threshold, not a recommended amount.

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Maximum annual cash-flow deficit$

Where to find it & what to check

Your tolerable annual shortfall after repair and planned replacement funding. This is a decision threshold, not a maximum possible loss.

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Decision notes & operating plan

The summary checks your financial thresholds. Time is recorded for your own review; workload is not estimated automatically.

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