If you are vetting large-scale multifamily or commercial, you can do a bit more on spreadsheets, but still it would not be relevant without knowing the potential cap ex. 

I am new here just trying to learn and gain knowledge to start buying my own rentals 

Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books on this topic, or you can learn about it by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.

Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books on this topic, or you can learn about it by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.

Quote from @Michael Challenger: I have no qualms with hard money lending, but I need to learn more about the process and structure to these for typical deals so that I am more comfortable and in a position to reduce my personal risk and risk to investors as much as possible.

You can click on the magnifying glass in the upper corner I will repeat as I do every time.

Wishing you luck as you learn and grow in this industry!

@Anthony Bodota welcome to BP in the OC. 

@Rebecca Gonais this something that you have a passion for and want to do?  

It may seem easy to jack up rent but there is something to be said about good, on-time paying tenants.As an accountant, I always rely on the numbers.