Thanks Ty.Thanks Bill, this gives me a good framework to start with in terms of constructing my approach when I make my calls to FSBO homes :)

One is that the process is so complex that I really don't know if it can be taught within a framework of a course.  

Gianluca,Although there are general frameworks to think about, it usually boils down to 3 major things:1) Market - is the market (city) and submarket specifically growing at or above natl averages (population / jobs) to support higher rents.  

I know that to answer this a lot is determined on what is needed when we move, but the framework of my question is based upon the assumption that my family will not need the cash from the sale of the house or from the rent.

Alex, you should be very happy to be in such a strong position.For any type of investing, it's really important to develop a framework to guide your decision making process.

My question is, are there any good spreadsheets or frameworks I can use to map out how many SFH I could buy over the next 10-15 years with just the money I am saving alone, and on top of that a way to punch in the costs of SFH in different cities/neighborhoods to see if it might be more advantageous to purchase out of state?

You need to stack rank the outcomes so you have a framework to make decisions.

Follow the three step framework!

Once you understand the legal framework (both for securities legal compliance and corporate structuring) that will likely apply to your offering, you will be able to speak to potential investors much more confidently about expected returns, timing, splits, etc.

There's no preapproval letter expected for commercial since the framework does not exist, so listing agents do some screening of how likely they feel you are to get commercial financing, meaning it's easier for a new investor to even get something residential under contract.