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

Alternatively, happy to be a resource should you need help identifying opportunities and analyzing deals. 

Working with an agent should help me there, correct?  

Mashvisor – Helps compare long-term vs. short-term rental potential, especially useful if you’re weighing both options. 4.

Here are a few strategies that might help:- Leverage Industry Benchmarks: Many investors use a percentage of gross rental income as a quick estimate for operating expenses.

That will be the best spot to meet an investor friendly agent in person or at least meet other investors in your markets that can help connect you to the right agents.

If you need further help, DM me and I’ll point you in the right direction!

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BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

Most lending is based on cashflow, not the 2% rule (although still a good rule of thumb for some types of investments), might have the most help from the group if you provided some of those details here just so it'd be easier for us to help you best.