I would start analyzing and getting an idea deal wise what's out there.

Values go up, tenants pay down the mortgage, you refi, and keep buying.Don't over analyze looking for the perfect deal. 

So, come time to buy my first investment property Ill be competent in analyzing deals

Focus on one or two target markets, get familiar with the numbers, and use tools like BP calculators to analyze potential properties.Whether you start now or after graduation depends on your bandwidth, just have the right systems and support in place first.

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

You can get the Bigger Pockets paid membership and use their Find a Market Tool to analyze.

I know I need to assemble a team, I know I need to understand markets and analyze a ton of deals, and I know I need to coordinate it all for execution with the right timing.

Pro:- it’s trained to look for safety risks, expensive repairs- within minutes analyzes entire disclosure packet of hundreds of pages- works as another set of eyes that looks for things you should be watching out for, likewise of a companion - great to quickly learn of property conditions from the actual documents while on the go (given that you still follow your own due diligence process)- beta is freeCons:- still in beta- can’t share report directly unless copy and paste- only core documents (home inspection, pest, roof, tds, hazard, solar) are supported but not regional specific disclosures like hoa- estimates it provides aren’t accurate- not mobile friendly 

I am in the process of analyzing my next purchase and I was curious what resources people use to gauge how much they could rent a property for.  

If the prop 13 benefit vanished tomorrow, I would analyze whether I should sell.