They would all be advertising in the same magazine (we all know the three popular ones) and selling to the same folks who we all talk with (West Coast, Northern USA investors and or international investors).

I suggest you consider using the BiggerPockets Deal Analyzer to dial in your numbers.

So I've been painstakingly analyzing multi-family properties for over a year now.

See the guides under the Education bar above and some of the tools for analyzing property...But as an otr trucker, I would guess getting a property managed probably works better (as you literally are on the other side of the country) unless you have an on call handy man plumber, etc. and some systems in place (lots of ideas on that on BP)..And  I would even read up on things like Index funds (read John Bogle's work if you can find it).

If you decide you need the control board, and it's real expensive to get an original part from Samsung, some distributors stock or can get rebuilt control boards for the more popular appliances, which can save you some money. 

This could be my "newbie" showing (haven't done a deal yet, but analyzed what feels like a million), it seems to me that the numbers work initially.

Unless you're an attorney in a jurisdiction, do not analyze legal rules for someone.

So for instance, can someone help me analyze a $77,000 property that has rents of $1,200?

Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged.Since you expressed an interest in the three most popular niches, I added all of them for your review, as well as Podcast 042 that focuses on wholesaling.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/10/31/wholesaling-podcast-mike-nelson/ (BP Podcast 042 - wholesaling) 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.biggerpockets.com/forums/categorieshttps://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/?

Hello,I'm looking for some guidance analyzing my first greater than 4 unit deal.The property is listed slightly under 900k.