I'm in very similar position, looking to start my RE investing journey around Boston area and facing struggle to cash out on my stock portfolio to try to get a MF, that using BP analysis tools, will be barely break even...even in slightly farther surrounding areas. wishing us both luck though! 

Believe me, I’ve seen my share of ups and downs: from navigating interest rate spikes to figuring out out-of-state managment back when online tools weren’t half as good as they are now.

Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.

But leverage is a useful tool, just know when to use a hammer and when to use a screwdriver.Totally agree.

Do not buy into the NAR spiel of crap tools.

What are the best Bigger Pockets tools to use for profitability analysis?  

I know they’re an essential tool for analyzing a property’s financial performance, but I want to ensure I’m approaching them correctly.Could anyone share examples of what a good T-12 looks like or highlight key items I should make sure are always included?

If you’re positive you can get in and out fast or refinance smoothly, maybe it’s a tool worth considering.

I think it's a tool you should not count out if it means a tenant leaves in a month vs 6.

I've seen some options recently for credit reporting for your tenants rent payments. Is this something you've ever done as an individual landlord, or is this something more for larger multi-family properties only? One...