.)- analyzing deals (preferably comparing 2 or more deals)There are so many threads here, so maybe this can help me get to some specific links or info a bit faster.

A US real estate crash is still small potatoes compared to the currency instability in much of the rest of the world. 

If I find a house I'll look a few blocks in either direction at the house prices, compare like houses together 2/1 to another 2/1 house or 3/1 to another 3/1 house and where the price is at to see if I rehab and refinanced where it would sit.I of course also look using google earth to see the neighborhood as I will end up buying out of area, i'll contact PM companies first see local rents and see if they know if any good contractors for x/x/x and see if it's worth going into the area.I have to learn about "what can be written off if a house is purchased rehabbed inside an LLC"

If it's 15 years old, not so much.The rental comps will tell you what gross income to expect as long as you compare it to nearby similar properties in the same condition.Having said that, there's no absolute guarantee.

And with the new tax laws benefiting real estate investors, the comparable return is even higher.

Current rent seems to be a fair market price given the condition of the propertythe county appraisal value is significantly low compared to asking price (asking price is about 4 times).

For my lender the draws are set up initially, then you call when you are ready for a draw, we send an inspector out that compares your SOW and the work done.

While appraisers do need to include actives/pendings in their report, a sold comparable will carry primary weight.

Keeping the rentals in their current condition (compared to other rentals in similar condition) we can raise rent to a gross monthly rent of $4350.

Watch where rent prices are compared to home sale prices.