Real Estate Investing is for the vast majority of time not classical "investing", it's a business.

Analyzing an investment with the Cash on Cash return makes more sense to me.

Analyze the property and determine what price you are willing to pay, then offer that amount.

I don't think 95% fail, I think a vast majority of that don't try.  

I'm looking at investing in several out-of-state markets (potential BRRRR strategy in mind), I have a list of qualifiers that I'm sussing out to determine viable markets but would love to know: what data helps in dete...

I am not sure how to analyze the numbers.

Does anyone have or know any resources for analyzing car washes?

Without a firm base and working familiarity with these three areas the investor will not have the knowledge to analyze, negotiate and close advantageous real estate transactions. 2- Experience - the first few deals are likely to be smaller, harder, with more “surprises” and not as profitable as the investor imagined.

It was great analyzing the property, but I think I will pass on it. 

As an invetsment-friendly agent (based out of Houston, TX), I’ve seen how the right professional will help you analyze cash flow, manage comforatble contractor bids, and even drive for dollars if you want a broader look at potential comps or deals in the neighborhood.