I am new to real estate and am wanting to get a good understanding of the market in the area in order to figure out what I should be aiming for to get in return per month.

You can earn strong returns too - I aim for 15-30% returns on passive real estate investments. 

Both of these metrics are used to measure, or determine risk when financing commercial property or making a commercial mortgage loan.LTVThe loan-to-value ratio, or LTV, is a measure of the relationship between the loan amount and the value of the commercial real estate (collateral).Calculating the LTV helps commercial real estate lenders determine both the qualification of a borrower and the proposed terms of the debt being considered.LTV = Loan Amount / Appraised ValueBe sure to understand that the LTV will be calculated off of the appraised (market) value of the asset.

Well, the Managing Member, the SOB, upon a receiving a large capital gain from sale of property [a §1231 gain] took the unusual and selfish step of grabbing most of the proceeds [damn the OA], and for good measure allocating a lot of gain to Members [again, damn OA].  

Yes, in a perfect world, NOI is the correct measurement of value. 

Maybe you can adjust your aim a bit, and search in a nearby area.

I'd have to wait for an opportunity to get in and measure.

Is this course aimed at them? 

Pricing is still relatively low for a beach market, and I have several clients who have decided to buy now and rent out their properties with the aim of eventually occupying them when they retire. 

Property aimed to be paid off in 20 years to pay for kids college/marriage/car etc etc etc)Does anyone have any pros/cons of the above?