There are online mortgage calculators or you can build an excel spreadsheet.  

If I find anything that the tenant will be charged for, I document it with video/pictures.

Dion that was an excellent description. 

@Alex Craig  most excellent advice.. flipping retail in the mid west where the cities are dominated by and large by large % of rentals is something that needs to be approached very very carefully and local knowledge is essential.I know being west coast based in PDX I learned this lesson the hard way and expensive way. 

I have recently begun analyzing deals and am working on perfecting an excel tool.My goal is to become a full time investor or own a business supporting real estate investors in the area (leaning toward property management).

If anyone is looking for good inexpensive painters let me know. I bought a house in Colorado Springs and these guys came and painted it all in one weekend. They did a great job and it cost very little.
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Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged.Since you expressed an interest in buy and hold, I added two guides below on this subject, as you wait to be locally connected.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/01/04/how-to-rent-your-house/ (house rental guide)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property) http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/inviteshttps://www.udemy.com/biggerpockets-real-estate-investing-course/ (video with 64 lectures and approx 6hrs of material)https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing (Ultimate beginner's guide to REI)REI can be very daunting, but, before you go searching for that 1st buy, please take a few minutes to bone up on the tips in link below.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/REI books suggested by BPershttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/11/13/7-real-estate-books-beginner-investors/ (7 absolute must read books for beginner REI)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

I found that area to be an excellent opportunity to create passive income and strong capital gains.Looking forward to connecting with you, who knows maybe even do a deal together!

He has sat down with me and another investor on several occasions and does an excellent job in helping you understand the local Multi Family market.

I found that area to be an excellent opportunity to create passive income and strong capital gains.Looking forward to connecting with you, who knows maybe even do a deal together!