In other words, it can only come from experience.  

We cater to all experience levels with multiple educational opportunities each week and provide access to regular off-market deals.

One guy plays for the NFL. 

@Abigail Lipson if you want actual assistance, then share what you've done so far and ask if you've missed anything or made incorrect assumptions.To just ask for general assistance or for someone to share their evaluation criteria makes you appear lazy and wanting other people to do your work for you.One of our company's mantras comes into play here, "if you don't ask the right questions, you won't get the right answer".Please ask better, more specific questions, so we can better assist you:)

With a high HOA and always the potential for future assessments when renting at a net negative, just sell it and get what you can and chalk it up to a learning experience.

Happy to share my experiences.

Hi BP, Anyone have experience in dealing with Ridgefield Park Planning board?

As in every case the area, cost, amenities play into scenario.Have never been above 30% in last 12 years, usually at 10%

Adapting and refining your plan based on experience and changing market conditions is a key aspect of successful real estate investing. 

Experience can be the difference in structuring a deal to make it work and ultimately acquiring the property successfully.