Focus on one or two target markets, get familiar with the numbers, and use tools like BP calculators to analyze potential properties.Whether you start now or after graduation depends on your bandwidth, just have the right systems and support in place first.

A solid agent can help you calculate ARV, manage inspections and contractor connections— get quotes and coordinate handymen and vendors post close, provide shopping lists and software suggestions for management or STR furnishing, etc. 

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

Without this, it’s tough to calculate a realistic cash-on-cash return or DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio).Condition of the Property: Are there any deferred maintenance or capital expenditures needed in the short term?

 $250,000 capital gain per spouse is not taxable.  

Here’s what to know.State Equalized Value versus Taxable ValueBack in 1994 Michigan passed the Headlee Amendment:(http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(k5m2va1uyfgwtbyjf4nqb1bx))/mileg.aspx?

Hey there, I'm looking at another property but can't determine if its a good buy even when using the calculator.

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

I use words calculatedly for a living. 

I do some pretty crazy things (by other's opinions), all carefully calculated risks by the way, but I can't imagine what you've been through.