BP has some awesome calculators and resources that’ll help you get a feel for evaluating properties.

Quote from @Chris Merchant: Does the app allow you to access the calculators section easily?

Hi All,We are evaluating 4-unit building in Auburn, CA.

When I say carefully selected, I mean, I evaluate at least 100 or 200 deals before I invest in a single offering. 

We’re currently using it for multi-family properties in a few core markets.While redIQ is a much more sophisticated tool that focuses on properties with over 50 units, our system is perfect for properties up to 50 units, providing an efficient solution for managing lead intake and financial analysis without the complexity of larger systems.Here’s how it works:Lead Intake & Processing: Automatically processes broker emails and key documents (OMs, Rent Rolls, T12s, etc.).Quick Review: Evaluates leads based on key metrics like IRR, price per unit, and more.Detailed Analysis: Extracts data from documents, evaluates financials, and identifies additional income sources.Market Research Integration: Automates checks on flood zones, demographics, school quality, etc.Deal Tracking: Uses Google Sheets to visually organize lead data—while not a full database system, it provides a simple and efficient way to store and track deals without the need for a full-fledged database like MongoDB.Financial Analysis: Built-in underwriting and financial modeling with automated reports.In addition to ZCG, I also own a portfolio of properties.

Based on years of experience with over 530 investment properties in Las Vegas, here are some thoughts to help you evaluate the value of property managers and how to find a good one.The Value of a Good Property ManagerMany people believe that a property manager's only value is collecting the rent.

@Stephanie Selby I recommend you evaluate the real estate first. 

All rules of thumb are high level down and dirty approximations to be used for quick evaluation of potential deals.

Some guy charging way too much to "teach" you something you could easily learn on your own for free. 

You can easily do this for free.