Use "The Learning Loop"Learn and Practice one new skill, e.g. deal analysis.Have someone else review your analysis and see if they come to the same conclusion, or have recommendations to adjust your calculus.Take time to review your analysis process. 

HOA covers all ext. maintenance roof, side etc. and landscape / snow, but I will adjust and say $60 monthly for CAPEXCleaning fees, W/S, Gas/Electric for the year will likely be around $3,800 for the year.My all in costs for the year will likely be around $78,000The estimated revenue from Airbnb/Short Term rentals will likely be around $144,000 per year.

And you can structure the loan to be an adjustable rate if you want lower rate & payment now and refinance if rates increase.

I have heard both sides - half of the people saying RE will trend upwards for several years given gainfull employment opportunities and a adventageous business climate along with a continued shortage of housing; I have also heard to wait to invest until around the 3rd quarter of 2019 when housing is more abundant and the economic trend demands a downward curve. 

This means doubling the adjusted basis within any 30-month time period.

Stephanie Potter for every point made about today's multi-family investment markets climate, in her expert opinions and experiences of being in this field. 

Adjust based on starting capital and yearly capital allocation.If that number comes out way more aggressive than you expected, then you need to look at maximum leverage, possible value adds, etc.

I have done a lot of research, and I am well aware this path won't be easy, and it will take a lot of adjusting, especially with a kiddo on the way, but I'm determined to earn more for my daughter.

in theory, yes, although those types of expenses tend to lag in adjustment.

It's common in our area, especially HUD.Put another HUD property under contract this week and just budget for fixing some leaks.I don't think it is worth messing with the seller, next time just include it and adjust your offer.BTW, the bigger expense could be when the sewer lateral gets clogged.