@Sushil IyerWith my experience, to analyze properties effectively, you can start with resources like MLS listings, Crexi/Loopnet, tax assessor websites, or paid tools like Costar and Reonomy.

If you only plan on owning 2-4 properties, then there's really no harm in self-funding them unless you know a better, safer way to make more than the going interest rate on that money (most investment mortgages right now are about 7%, maybe effectively 5.5-6% after taxes depending on your brackets and tax structure).

Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.

Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.

Not to mention there is others out there with GIANT budgets, massive systems, proprietary software to effect big efficiencies, and they can't operate at that insanely low level, there is a reason for that. 

Always approach such claims with a critical eye.This education has potential, but like any tool, it only works if you put in the effort and stay vigilant against common pitfalls.

Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.

Fed decision imminent with 98% chance we have a 25bps reduction per CME watch tool. 

You've unfortunately unlocked the centipede effect by saying Columbus.

I think the greatest take away for me is to be Focused on what you want and Networking is your greatest tool (and my weakest skill).