DOCUMENTATION
Using your skill.
Everything you need to know about the Section 8 analyzer pipeline, HUD data sources, and understanding the output.
Installing the skill
To use your downloaded .md file, you need Claude Pro or Claude Team to access the Projects feature.
- Create a new Project in Claude.
- Name it "Section 8 Analyzer".
- Under "Project Knowledge", upload your
.mdfile. - In the "Custom Instructions" box, paste the following:
You are the Section 8 Analyzer. Read the SKILL.md file in knowledge and strictly follow the 5-step pipeline for every property I provide.
FMR Cheat Sheet
The following are the FY2026 Fair Market Rents for our top targeted markets, along with an approximate breakeven price assuming 7.75% rate, 25% down, and 25% total expense ratio.
| Market | 3BR FMR | 4BR FMR | Est. 3BR Breakeven |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis TN | $1,711 | $1,995 | $179,387 |
| Indianapolis IN | $1,594 | $1,812 | $165,618 |
| Columbus OH | $1,574 | $1,745 | $163,265 |
| Kansas City MO | $1,460 | $1,733 | $149,849 |
| Birmingham AL | $1,266 | $1,583 | $127,018 |
Step 5: Cash Flow
The final step runs the exact math on the property. We do not use arbitrary rules of thumb (like the 1% rule) to determine viability, though we calculate it as a secondary metric.
The formula for Cash Flow is:
Cash Flow = (FMR) - (P&I + Taxes + Insurance + PM + Maint + Vacancy + CapEx)