I have not yet participated yet in a deal passively and that is something that I plan on doing in the next couple months but ultimately I'd like to be a sponsor/operator myself along with a more analytical partner as I am the type that hates sitting down and diving into every single little line item expense. 

My background is one of a strong analytics having worked in the pharma industry my entire life and also completing an MBA on the side a few years back.  

This is the example of a good workflow: Campaign -> Direct Mail -> Phone Call (analytic tracking number) -> Lead -> Property -> Comps -> Deal Analyzer -> Contract -> Appointment, etc...

Welcome ... as a fellow engineer, I can say that you will have many advantages and a few disadvantages.Possible Advantages:You will have the analytical abilities to run the numbers and understand themYou will have attention to detail to execute effectively and efficientlyYou will be good at "systematizing" things to automate them and maintain a high level of quality and consistency in your processYou have intellectual curiosity to try to figure stuff out and know at a deep level how it worksYou may be mechanically inclined and able to understand and debug systems in a property (HVAC, structural, electrical, plumbing, etc.)You will be conservative and understand "margin of safety".

You are looking for someone who can give you analytic reports as well.If you build a process, write it down and pass it on to someone who can follow the instructions to the T.And then double check and deep dive into reporting.

Last year we had 1,146 leads come in to my office. 60% came from direct mail. 40% came through my carrot site however according to Google Tag Manager/analytics more than half of those came from Direct Mail with our brand printed on it.

If you and your spouse-to-be are both analytical, number crunching people then sure there is no problem.

Great post @Ross Denman It's nice to know that some companies are performing quantitative and qualitative analytics ensuring delivery of quality products and services.

I've developed a strong analytical and interpersonal skill set, as well as a solid work ethic.

Be analytical and emotionally flat.