If it is the former then I would say to hire a coach who can assist you with education.

Good luck and let me know if there is anything that I can do to assist.

Would such a portfolio be valued using individual appraisals or NOI and cap rate? 

Let me know if I can be of any assistance, or answer any questions for you as you make your way into the RE waters.

Using this information I will be contacting individuals with liens on their home that are NOT foreclosed yet, but instead using the foreclosure as leverage to buy the land cheap (5-10% of market value) from an individual.

Higher end rent would require some repairs and rehab.Capex $285Maintenance $285Vacancy $190Insurance $110Water & Sewer $85Taxes $1042 ($12,500 per year).Structure of the property is in decent condition, no current leaks or issues found.Two leases are month to month as of this month, the one bedroom has a lease until august.Gas, heat, and electricity are all paid by the tenants individually.

Well said, @Vince DeCrow.Reminds me back in the day when I was invested 100% in all "High~Tech" Individual stocks.

They help you understand what all the numbers are for your individual cases?

I am a landlord with a unique SFH rental in the SF bay area, I lease out (month to month) individual bedrooms and manage the property off site (I don't live there).

Also, I've been looking into first time home buyer assistance programs.