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.

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.

So to answer the question specifically no I would not buy a property that did not cash flow and only for tax basis.

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

Is there specific tool you like to use in order to manage your property in regards to rent collection, report maintenance issue etc.?

In our case, we are focused on Northern Virginia (specifically Alexandria, VA).

Curious...have you already identified a specific neighborhood in Findlay where you see the most potential, or are you still exploring the entire city?

Without the complimentary service very difficult to make meaningful margin. 

In many cases bigger banks or lenders have specific programs that cater to first time home buyers and investors. 

3) how did you decide on the specific city you chose to invest in?