I'm trying to educate myself better on the analysis to analyze deal, as well as key metrics to monitor performance of a property once you own it. 

OH) pay attention and have been known to monitor posts on BP. 

Even with a property manger, you need to monitor them to make sure they are doing their job.

I'd like to also build my portfolio in my remote area so I can monitor and stay on top of  the properties.  

Bigger Pockets has some great state forums and usually there are good locals that monitor those.

Look at their calendars, look monitor for several months, and write down everything you see.

Just to add, when you move out there may be more expenses that you are not considering such as: Rental license for each unit [$63/yr], Lead cert for each unit [Varies depending on #bedrooms in each unit]Fire alarm monitoring (if needed) [$4-$600/yr]Fire alarm cert (if needed) [$100-300/yr]Sprinkler/standpipe cert (if needed)Refuse Trash Bill [$500/yr] or private trash pickupElectric bill for shared areas (Assuming everything is separately metered)Water: Most older rowhomes do not have separate water meters.

He at first refused to tell me what he was doing there and told me that it was the landscapers harassing him.Finally, after about 10mins, he told me he was monitoring the entire area, not just the shopping center.

Again, the end game is occupancy so play with the numbers and always monitor your competition.

It's a good idea to continue monitoring the performance of your existing property and project future incomes and expenses as accurately as possible.