To find value on residential 1-4 unit properties you could ask your realtor to run comps or complete a CMA(Comparative Market Analysis) on a subject property once you find it.or you can find the value on your own.We use prop stream to run comps. 

Also, the MLS/listed scenarios allow for more favorable settlement terms (the opportunity for more thorough diligence and deal analysis & ability to line up the best financing). 

If the certainty of liquidity and access to the funds s important to you and you dont have any backup plan, you'll want to consider this in your risk/reward analysis. 

Focus on networking with experienced investors, refining your deal analysis skills, and exploring financing options to scale efficiently.Good luck!

I email all my documents as pdfs with password protection, then I text the passwords to the person receiving them. 

Companies like CFA do much more in depth market analysis and research than I know I ever have done so some latch onto the back of those companies and look to invest in areas that these large companies are opening new/more stores in as a starting point. 

AI tools like HouseCanary and Mashvisor also offer predictive market analysis, assisting investors with better decision-making.

Far too many get stuck in the "paralysis by analysis" stage, thinking they just don't know enough to get started.

Far too many get stuck in the "paralysis by analysis" stage, thinking they just don't know enough to get started.

I actually look at this section when I'm doing a market analysis.