I'm also working on a Google Data Analyst certification to bring in some extra income while I'm home with our 19-month-old daughter.I'm still pretty new to this, though, and I'm not sure where to start or if I'm on the right track.

We have data to look back to for direction on our path forward, do we not? 

That’s a 0.02% success rate—a 99.98% failure rate.The data couldn’t be clearer: you’re targeting the wrong audience.

I really don’t know how to move forward.I do not see how this works$3800 (rent) - ~$1600 (p&i) -$340 (taxes) - $250 (insurance) - ~$1200 (maintenace/cap ex) - $380 (PM)  - $180 (vacancy) - $400 (water) ~$50 (misc) = -$600/monthin a market that appreciation and rent growth has not historically kept up with inflation.  

Historical data shows that the transaction fees are very stable and predictable. 2.

Risk that you will not enter good data, resulting in a possibly seriously wrong results2.

:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

This caused a historically unique opportunity for investors - they could buy Class A properties and immediately cashflow when renting them out.This couldn't last forever, and it didn't, as excited new investors drove up prices.

But you need to get the comps from the best data out there, the MLS.

With the increased competition, it’s crucial to prepare your property to stand out and work to address obvious buyer objections prior to going on market.That is some great data for reference!