You still have to use some educated guessing to get to certain assumptions - like appreciation rate and NOI cash flow etc2.

At the same time, educate yourself on how to locate and purchase investment property.

I have found that even in HI, I can get good quality mentoring and education for less than $5K--far different than most of the major gurus.  

That’s why so many of us took issue with the statement of educating the seller to not disclose to the bank. yes Yes YES, EXACTLY!!!! 

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

Meanwhile, I am educating myself on REI and analyzing deals for the next year.I am looking to find a mentor who has carved a path in multi-family & commercial real estate to help build my confidence and investing skills.I am also open to finding partners in the area to go in on deals with.

It's the cheapest way to get into real estate investing and is a good opportunity for education.

Learning the LLC rules and educating yourself is extremely valuable and costs almost nothing, but a little time. 

.- Technology: use of data analytics that can lead to more informed investment decisions, and integrating innovative technologies to improve operational efficiencies as well as improving tenant & investor experience- Strong Investor Relations: consistent, ongoing and transparent communication and educational opportunities for investors, including a peek behind the curtains inviting them to the office for events and internal investment committee meetings- Customer-Centric Services: customized solutions to meet specific needs and interests of various investors and full-service offerings from brokerage, property management, leasing, to funds/syndication opportunitiesWhat else did I miss?

Thought I'd share this with everyone for education purposes.