First, dump the 50% and 2% analysis.  

The individual properties that follow are just specific executions within that market, based first on the market analysis.  

I am trying to get a base line for my deal analysis and I want to be sure that I am competitive. 

I have been looking under the podcast and under startup but some of those articles are a little over my head, or information I am not really concerned about ta the moment. right now I have been trying to do research on property analysis and running the numbers and what they mean. 

Are there any good online tools to help me analyze the neigboarhood markets in Atlanta, Ga? Also, does anyone know of any good real estate agents that would be willing to answer a few questions I have about investing ...

While that may give you peace of mind and less direct tenant interaction, it'll also have to be factored into your cash flow analysis. 

Good luck and use the resources available, but don't get caught up in analysis paralysis. 

House hack, and then roll out of it into another unit as quickly as possible.I'm not completely new to real estate, I work for CoStar, Loopnet (and now apartments.com) so I am familiar with much of the terminology.My first deal I am also looking to rehab the duplex that I would be moving into, so I know it's going to take one more layer of analysis and a little more risk/reward, but I am confident with all the experience on here I will do great.  

Hello BP Community, What is the best multifamily deal analysis software available right now? 

hello, im a hvac /plumbing contractor and have done rei in the past and present. here is my idea and question. we have a property free and clear that  is 3.5 acres with income of $2500.00 of rent per mont on 4 old buildings. we did a market analysis and plans 3 years ago to build 72 apartments. everything looks good as far as zoning and city permits. the budget was 3.2M the property itself is worth 450k and the bankers gave us green light.we didn't move forward with it because os the risk of it, we forecasted that we would end up owing more than 2.5 M and we did not wanted to risk that much by ourselves. 2 years ago someone built 30 apartments lest than .5mille away from the property and they have 75-80% occupancy already.talking with my wife we come up with this idea, since we know construction business owners on almost all the trades and have done business with them and a person familiar with apartment building construction on the past. we would like to form a partnership with couple of them where they can own part of the business in exchange of their work (trade) and if any one wants to be more involve and want to put hard money their % would be more.do you think it can be done any legal issues?