I'm trying to analyze my first property and not sure how to set it up to run the number using the calculator tools here. 2 of the units are successful Airbnb short term rentals, and the other two units are month to month rentals to existing tenants.

Stationed there almost three years, sold with profit and tax break for how long we lived in the house.

I have actually worked with a number of investors from california who have sold their CA property and been able to acquire 2-3 cash flowing investments in great markets. 

There is no additional "risk" on the note like a demand clause etc, but you have  extra expense in upfront one time costs and the pre-payment penalty that most programs are sold with if rates do drop as expected in the future.  

I had a chat with them on the phone as i was curious about the funding.. but came to the conclusion that the down payment ( the client made to buy) was probably what they paid for the property and the seller carry back note was the profit.. and then the seller carry back note is sold to yet another investor.. who is investing for coupon money.   

On 12/19/2024, we sold it for $99,000, securing a great return.

They can go to court and the court will order the property to be sold to settle things.

The area has a couple houses that were renovated and sold, but most of the houses that sold are older and never renovated.

I saw people work very hard, they just didn't know what was told them at the sales event wasn't true and they did not have the tools to succeed because it wasn't the companies intention from my experience.

Tools that I see to analyze deals: Zillow, rent websites, craigslist what other tools do you recommend?