Newbie (no doors yet)

[Samuel Martin]

So, I've pondered on this question about how to enter real estate. I've listened to podcasts, read books, and I've done a little research on my own. However, when I attempt to analyze homes just for practice runs, I begin to hit a few bumps. It's always something like annual property taxes, rehab estimates, or finding a decent market to begin with. I'm oblivious to how I'm supposed to plug in my numbers. My mind starts racing and then I get myself off topic. Does anyone have any ideas they'd like to bounce off for where I should start or formulas to practice my numbers etc. because I really don't want to find myself stranded after one property. I'm currently trying to broaden my knowledge. 

[Nathan Gesner]

I forgot to mention: it's not enough to look at a blog or watch one podcast. You need to actually sit down and practice analyzing property. Over and over again. Soon enough you will be able to do it in your head and you'll start filtering properties just by looking at them.