What's the best way to estimate the operating expenses of a property?
Taxes: These are a matter of public record. Just inquire at the tax collector's office. Utilities: Check with the utility companies. They will give you consumption information for the last year or two. Insurance: Get quotes from your preferred carriers. Msintenance: This is where knowing your market comes in. That and your trained eyeball checking out the property visually. You'll fine tune this once you have the property inspected professionally.