Here are the key details:Property Type: 5-unit mixed-use building (2 retail, 3 residential)Asking Price: $5,200,000Building Size: 4,526 SFLot Size: 1,573 SFAir Rights: 4,939 SF availableLocation: Prime area, corner lot, close to public transportation and major attractionsFinancials:Total Annual Income: ~$359,305Net Operating Income (NOI): ~$278,686Existing Debt: $4.375M @ 4.28% (assumable, maturing 1/2031)Rent Roll:Retail tenants with leases extending through 2024Residential units are all 3-bed/2-bath, free-market, with luxury finishesI’m trying to figure out how to best analyze this deal and determine if it’s worth pursuing.

It's not common, but it doesn't hurt to ask.Keep in mind, this is a method of determining how they maintain the rental.

Hello John,, Question, how do you determine which are C+, or even B class neighborhoods? 

I viewed all 4 of my listings though my host dashboard but low and behold, I searched using a private browser and indeed, they are rearranged to most relevant (which is consistent with most rating systems, which is hard to determine how they come up with most relevant).  

I would not try and raise money from people (alot of legal implications), but if you know people with money who want to invest, you may be able to get preferred termsAlso sometimes best to partner with someone with experience as well.I see yes I agree on that.As homeowners we understand how much sheer determination it takes to save for a down payment.Would you recommend using OPM like a hard money lender to buy the property or would you recommend buying a property in cash?

Use price-to-rent ratios to determine the ideal zip codes for you.

I am a new real estate investor and I'm trying to determine the best way to finance my first property.

The credit score and income will help you determine if they can pay and will likely pay on timeThe landlord references, eviction history, and criminal history can help you determine how they will treat you and the property.none of it is full proof, but the more info you have the better.

Looking at recent comparable sales in the area helps determine if a property has enough spread to be a good deal.Once you find a property, making sure your contracts are solid is just as important as getting the right deal.

An underwriter needs that information to determine risk.