I would add, make sure you have good landlord resources as you enter into the landlord domain-lease agreement fitting your situation-resources for your tenant application process -needed landlord forms and notices-education resources-management tools (e.g. software to keep all records, pictures, payment history, etc.)Best wishes.

Rentometer: This tool helps you determine rental rates by comparing them to local listings.

The ability to perform this analysis requires financial literacy and the capacity to underwrite the deal of your dreams.Therefore, the most direct route to a career in development involves acquiring the necessary skills and tools to accomplish the job.

The data help with the science part, but the art comes from your design vision and connections with people in market who can give you information about the areas where you are interested in investing.I have used a lot of tools, and right now I am using AirDNA and BNBCalc to get different data driven views on properties.  

It gets challenging not having direct access to the data and other tools. 

Hey Andrew,You can utilize the Find a Lender tool here on BP.

It is full of practical advice and tools you need to be successful.

That way, you have the tools to make sure that you are best capitalized for whatever market you choose to enter. 

I am working on analyzing deals daily and am using the BP tools section to assist.

Everything else should be tools used to get to your goals.