I am planning to build a portfolio dashboard for my properties in Excel, and I have a pretty good idea of what I want to see about them individually and combined. 

As far as benefit to the seller goes, @Matthew Paul I think you are probably right on the money and regardless of whether they would have preferred to stay in this house rather than move, it is likely providing them some excellent cash flow; and I'd be hard-pressed to come up with a deal that serves both parties better than the current situation. 

Whoever gives me the most business and has an excellent close record will first be presented with off-market opportunities. 

Note: The BiggerPockets Calculators do not offer me what a goodl ol' fashion Excel spreadsheet might.

Quote from @Duarte Marques: Hey BP community, I'm new to real estate investing and have been studying (reading books, watching webinars, constructing excel cash flow models,...) close to a year.

If you're thinking input into Excel or Sheets, then yes...I would expect everyone does this today.If you're thinking you type in "Riverside  Apartments" value on ChatGPT, I don't know that that ever works. 

If youre not already attending the local meetups, that would be an excellent place to start.

I don't know anything about Kyle, but it is an excellent location between Austin and St.

This is excellent info.

Our home is located in a great neighborhood, right next to excellent schools, close to several hospitals, and other amenities.