You do not have to put a 20% down payment, fha is also an option which is 3.5% down- I wouldn't worry about finding a deal the fastest, first you have to analyze many deals which can be done daily.

Will definitely analyze everything and look at the numbers for all units.

Living in the first property make sure to run the numbers with you leaving the property- for example if it is a duplex, run the numbers with 2 units and it should cash flow with the 2 units..To understand your market, analyze deals daily and understand your target renters for your market.. 

Definitely a newbie, so I have been reading a lot on analyzing properties.

We look for c/c 12%+, DCR 1.6%+ and CAP 8%+ I have a case study on how to analyze send me an email if you want to go through it. 

.$317-$260= $57Is this the correct way in analyzing this property?  

The quality of the neighborhood and what's on the market will be the largest driving factors when the appraiser analyzes your home.

I have done a great deal of research and analyzed many deals but have not yet made my first transaction other than a primary residential purchase and subsequent sale a few years later. 

@James FrieryHi JamesYou need to get last 12 months actual operating stmts and analyze deal based on actual numbers not proforma numbersBanks lend on actual numbersOne way you will profit is by forcing the appreciation by increasing the rents.  

I am learning how to analyze deals currently and saving up for the down payment.