Take into account variables like affordability, property taxes, rental regulations, and vacancy rates while doing in-depth market research to find viable investment areas.

@Jeff Nash thank you for the in depth information.

Would love to connect with you and go more depth on how these properties are operating for you and other avenues you are interested in. 

Thank you for such an in-depth response.

Then you can read a more in-depth book like The Book On Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner or The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing by Spencer Strauss.2.

Perform in-depth market research to pinpoint regions with diversified economies, job growth, and solid economic foundations.2.

I always hire a local to “walk the neighborhood” for me to get a more in depth view of the neighborhood 

Any idea of where the water depth is?

I believe that is the baseline goal for every investor.I've been scraping over Google and this forum for a post/thread or an article on an, “investor’s depth in their ability to buy” (Best way I can describe it).

Ok, so using the rental calculator it is showing my cash flow at $19 per month, but I can't manipulate the numbers to show the correct balance on the mortgage.