I wrote a BiggerPockets post on how to find comps and adjust them for that first step of finding ARV that might be helpful: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/8814/68395-how-to-find-real-estate-comps-and-calculate-after-repair-valueIs there any other part of flipping that is holding you back from getting closer to your first deal?

You can find more info at  https://www.propertymetrics.com/blog/2016/03/10/ho...A couple of comments:- Cap rate is a property specific metric and is commonly used to compare one property against another.

I wrote a BiggerPockets blog post outlining common projects and their average costs here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/8814/72452-how-to-estimate-construction-costs-for-these-29-common-rehab-projectsAs far as analyzing deals, this post explains how to find comps and calculate ARV: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/8814/68395-how-to-find-real-estate-comps-and-calculate-after-repair-valueFinding comps for multi-family properties is slightly different than finding them for SFR, generally in that you often have to widen your area and go back farther in time to find them as they are not sold as often, nor are they as common as SFR.Happy investing and feel free to reach out if I can help.

I love your blog post which describes your investment strategy.

I have written a blog post that might help you narrow down your choices.

I am excited to be writing my first blog post and learning more about the real estate industry.

Hi Bigger PocketsI really enjoy reading the forum, blog, as well as BP books by Brandon Turner and Trench. 

Also glad to see that you are going to do an apprenticeship with your landlord; you will learn more from the hands on doing than any book can provide.One book I'd add to your list is a phenomenal book on negotiations called "Never Split the Difference".I'd also highly recommend blogging about your journey, your readings, your apprenticeship. 

I have been educating myself on real estate for a while now and although books, blogs and forums are great, finding an investor in the area to just chat with would be amazing.

I've been reading the forums and gaining insight from as many blogs, podcasts, and guides as I can.