And - should someone have access to a tool such as this prior to attaining a level of fluency to be able to interpret what he is seeing?

On my first property I actual found a quality tenant first and then attained a property to rent them.  

Originally posted by @Nick Patterson:Get a multi-family property of 5+ unitsBanks will lend based on building cash flow not yourselfNow is the time to always buy, as long as the numbers workIs this hard to attain if you don't have any rental or investment experience?

If you have the capital or can attain capital, you can find these deals well below market value, purchase, rehab, refinance cash out with a traditional loan, and have the funds for your next deal and move out in a year and do the house hacking thing again while being able to fund yourown deal privately. 

When I said "We’re both open to moving almost anywhere in the US" I meant it literally, attaining residency in the US.Thank you for your input Marian.

Very ambitious goals you have but also very attainable.

That's attainable, I think.

So, I'm happy to now have more information under my belt concerning that.In reading the posts, I recently decided that I'm not going to focus on biz cards or a web site, but will focus on attaining my lists and starting to market.

However, the numbers made sooo much since I've continue to research and now I'm taking the plunge.My goals are: To attain 10+ units within the next 2 years.To attain a cash flow and profits of an annual income of $75,000+ within the next 3-5 years.

I'm attempting to locate this information in the Property Owners and Manager's Survey (POMS). http://www.census.gov/housing/poms/ If I'm able to attain hard data for the POMS to justify my expense estimates perhaps it may be easier to re-educate sellers and justify my lower offer prices.