I have been a long time listener of the podcast and would like to begin analyzing deals.

I was able to get some advice early on while I was still analyzing my plan, but I didn't really get a good vibe from the firm I reached out to initially. 

@Brandon Turner did an amazing post titled the ultimate guide on analyzing rental properties.  

I've been reading and learning as much as I can, and have been building up a list of potential properties and analyzing them.

Based on the popularity of their show HGTV Fixer Upper they have lots of fans!

.- Best educational resource for learning the industry terminology and some baseline ratios to analyze an opportunity?

I am starting my search and analyzing deals phase and your story convinced me to get all the documentation ready even at this early stage because you never know what you are going to find.

If you're okay holding it +10 years, you might be over analyzing it but if you think you might want the capital for something else in the near term I might think twice.Just my thoughts - would be curious to know where it is if you pull the trigger.MW

Just make sure they are experienced in the right stuff and how they charge.Just remember to always do the analyzing numbers and try to look at the property before you make an offer or at least have a clause in the sales contract that allows you some time (about 15 days) to inspect the property and possibly back out of the deal without a penalty that exceeds your earnest money amount.  

The units are very popular in my college town and I have been able to get significantly increased rent and I actually just accepted and processed an application for new tenants to start on the 4th.