I admire how you put yourself out there to learn in the real world and talk about specifics instead of trying to do it all in Excel -- I think that's what many people miss.Siempre adelante!

But stick to the basics when it comes to trying to select your market.

(forced appreciation) It could be accomplished by purchasing the property for less than what it's worth but that's very unlikely for a property in excellent condition.

There are a couple of Great properties currently listed in Tallahassee that would make excellent house hacks.

@Clare YuritchI have a seventy-year-old-plus boiler in excellent operating condition at one of my properties. $6K to replace a boiler of any size is CHEAP.

@Brian J Allen Is an excellent realtor in the Worcester area!

Whether you own a SFR or apartment building, it ultimately comes down to what tenants you select.

You have excel? 

I am also considering select areas near Hopkins Hospital.How would you measure success or if this is a good investment given the above?

@Daniel VillagraYou are correct that eviction filings are excellent in locating burned out landlords.