If you haven't yet, I would recommend checking out the BP podcasts, they are an excellent resource in addition to the forums and blogs.

Both excellent reads.Read everything you can.Paul

@Mark F. excellent question...I've learned a lot about property analysis from podcasts, books etc., but there are certain aspects of property analysis that I've had to learn mostly from experience.I often think of property analysis in two ways: First is "the paper assessment" (which includes the P/L spreadsheets, the appraisal, SQ footage, data on the local market, and all other info that can be easily conveyed on paper--or at least on a computer). 

Easy, and excellent customer service.

He was recommended by a client's property manager as providing excellent help for landlords.

For me personally, handing me good leads would be an excellent start.

Excellent information on house hacking and time-proven financial wisdom.

But like in any industry, some excel, some fail, and some just manage to get by.

The thought process is that if I like the deal today, I may love it a few years down the road where I can refi (whether I cash out or not) under better terms to reduce debt service.I'm sure this is the kind of thing I could spend a lot of time trying to build in Excel -- am wondering if anyone can direct me to an existing tool that might help with this.

I have a small amount of capital to invest with (25k), as well as excellent credit for financing purposes.