It gives a good picture of the market and trends but it’s hyper localized in this MSA market.

Once the municipal/state requirements are all set, do a thorough screening for any prospective tenants, have a solid lease ready to go, and take move-in pictures to have on record for any security deposit deductions after they move out.

Ensure they send pictures and reports so you can monitor progress.4.Hire Trusted Contractors: Work only with contractors who come highly recommended by people you trust.

Always ask for references and examples of similar projects (pictures)The Red Flags you have to Avoid:Lowball bids (too good to be true often is).Poor communication or delays in responding.Hesitation to provide references or sign a detailed contract.Cash-only deals or pushy behavior to secure the job.

As your base level of knowledge grows, you will start to develop a clearer picture on the things you want to do, and where you skill sets lie, which can narrow down who you may want for partner.  

Some potential clients like to have a clearer picture of the property before booking a visit.

Do you know of any tools that can do a full end to end deal analysis, as well as looking at title, calculating cash flows, and giving a full picture of the investment potential of a property?

Consensus of the feedback was cute in pictures horrible in person.

House hacking is not out of the picture, however, I have kids and kind of want just one place to settle down.

There's a lot of ways, just need to look at your overall financial picture and where your money is going and focus on the trouble spots.