Sure, the Big Guys have it down to a science, but the average Mom & Pop, and most small time RESIDENTIAL investors only look at two things...how much do they REALLY need to spend today?

At the end of the day, Know Thyself and just do it (many before us have done it so it can't be rocket science) lolGreat questions @Alicia Marks!

Fascinating thread.

It’s an art, not a science so I can’t get into all the details here in one post, but I can guarantee that by the end of my three day course you will be able to tell within 4 minutes and 20 seconds whether your applicant is on the swag, the meth, the crank, the acid, the booze, the bath salts or the good stuff.

Its fascinating because within the multi-family market there the market is only going up and up, as investors have been scooping up properties.

I've answer the 'how do I get deal flow' question enough times but even with loopnet/MLS you should find what you need to at least get some offers out there.Analyzing a deal isn't rocket science, no complex calculator needed. 

That's fascinating.

Yes, house hacking is something I am fascinated in and wish I were operating with one now had my first deal come to fruition - would have been on my 5th month of it by now.

Didnt realize you're part of a group that's crushing it out on the west coast :-) Good to meet you.I'm new in RE and am fascinated by it.

I know that comping is an art, as well science.