Thank you for your valuable insight!

Understanding where the market is can help you make better decisions.Use Helpful Tools:Real Estate Apps: Apps like Redfin and Realtor.com offer a lot of info on property values and market trends.Deal Analysis Tools: Consider tools Biggerpockets calculator, they offer a variety of calculators that are very easy to use! 

I guess when something has become second nature, it's easy to forget how valuable it is!

I know you mentioned credit + rental history but can you share exactly all the steps you go through and which tools you use?

(You give people a chance to buy a MF with 5% down and then you crush them with the rate...)Living in your own investment will be a valuable experience as your management is right there, and addressing issues is not as time consuming.

.), Designing and Furnishing (amenities, design, theme, linens, etc), and operating (Insurance, Property management or self-management, Tech & Tools, Cleaners & handy people, etc)All of these could be covered depending on who you work with that can cover each topic. 

I think AirDNA has a few more metrics, but I like the tool as a basic checker.

If you don't have a calculator/tool to do this there are a few out there to recommend.

We understand your time is valuable.

BP has various tools to help you analyze your deals (rentals, flips, wholesale, etc). : https://www.biggerpockets.com/investment-calculators7.