I DID NOT buy their coaching, but I did spend a RIDICULOUS amount of money for coaching from RICH DAD POOR DAD and from PROVISION (Tom Wheelwrights company.....

I guess it is just a matter of finding what fits one's individual investment strategy, and what kind of cash flow is acceptable.

Hi all,So I guess I'm just looking for some general advice.  I'm am currently screening tenants on my second rental property.  I think I had a bit of beginners luck on the first one because they are great and it went ...

If so, I'd pass because that shows a consistent pattern of poor financial behavior and you can bet you'll soon be added to that list.The point is, you should look at more than just the score. 

I know it probably varies depending on the street and the individual house too but as a newbie without a lot of experience what would be some good numbers to quickly run the numbers on properties as I browse through the MLS?

It's very outdated; there's a garage conversion for half of a 2-car garage that was poorly executed; kitchen/bathrooms need new countertops, tubs, appliances; flooring basically throughoutRents: 1300-1500 (trying to get to the higher end with my rehab==1450)Monthly Expenses: 756PM: 182Taxes: 210Vacancy: 112Repairs/Maint: 70CapEx: 70Insurance: 112Max Mortgage Payment: I used all these costs, with my hope to cash flow at least $100/month to back into what I should offer for the property (not considering CCR yet), with a 20% down payment. 

@Dan Barli Hi Dan, I am looking to buy and hold these properties for rentals and figured it might be a better idea for me to buy a package rather than individually acquire the properties.

It's a great way to connect with other like-minded individuals and learn. 

Can anyone here recommend a reputable tax services company (or good individual) who is located in SoCal who has experience or is specialized with doing taxes involving out of state real estate investments?

That's when I first read Rich Dad Poor Dad, and then joined BP later that month.