Starting the Analysis Phase of RE Investing

[Bart Van Leijsen]

Good evening fellow Biggerpockets people!

Can someone give me advice on how they started analyzing deals in certain markets? I have been reading a lot of books but feel overwhelmed with all the information out there. We are hoping to put our house on the market next month and make a significant profit, which we would like to invest in an investment property. 

I work in CRE in a lending role and my dream is to one day become a developer / investor.

Property Type: Small MF / SFR

Markets: Colorado Market, Columbus / Cincinnati or Madison/Ridgeland, MS where we currently live. (looking around in the MS area to buy a property that needs some rehab and a motivated Seller)

Key Aspects on location: Large universities / Hospital System / Crime / Retail situation in the nearby area.

A little direction to how some of you have started analyzing deals and targeting your markets would be very helpful as my next goal is to start analyzing at least 3/4 properties a week.

Would like to connect with many of you and let me know how I can help with any questions in regards to Commercial Real Estate. 

Thanks in advance!!