Honestly, I never fully understood what they meant—until recently.I’ve been diving into some larger-scale real estate projects, specifically in commercial properties and multifamily development.

Are there specific factors you look for in an area to make sure it’s a good fit for this type of rental setup?

Would you share 3 specific things I should do during my "training period" (if it includes a book, which one)?

If you are looking to build connections specifically in the DFW metroplex I have been hosting a monthly meetup for the past 3 or so years, id love to connect and get you some more info! 

figuring that if I track and work towards creating and "presenting" 250 specific deals to my clients.My Theory being: Tracking "deals presented" will pull forward the need to go search and find deals, and will also drive the deals closed and revenue numbers, so we shall see but logics out to me so I'm liking it so far.

The key is understanding the nuances of the program and making sure your property aligns with their inspection standards.In Detroit specifically, Section 8 tends to work best in C and C+ neighborhoods.

Are there specific market indicators or property traits I should be paying attention to?

@Eric Coats, to answer your specific questions, estimating expenses are pretty simple. 

There are a ton that solely focus on those specific markets. ( they do meet-ups, etc. )WOW, AI?

I'd estimate your cash flow after you pay the loan payment would be $600-$800, which a lender that understands investment real estate should give you some credit for on your DTI.As for a bank, I have a specific lender at NBI that I would recommend.