What’re the steps that an investor should follow during the due diligence process when analyzing a property to determine if it’s a good deal and safe to purchase?

If your goals are cash flow only (as in you want mail box money to live off of), then finding that cash flow market would be your best bet.

I've had a less than 1% vacancy is this market on another building so I think 3% is safe.

If an agent/title company/escrow officer, then your "safe" until process resolves.If you gave it directly to seller, they probably already spent it, making it more likely you'll have to work out a deal to continue the purchase or take them to small claims.

Off-market is likely your better bet.

For example, I bet some of the listings you are seeing only have one picture (or blurry, rough pictures), or list in the description previous rental rates that are lower than what you'd get with a little grit and patience.

@Evan O'Brien, your best bet is Googling the town and mortgage broker.

So it's safe to say I'm heading in a pretty good direction than most my age.Over the past few months, I have been meeting with local investors, banking VPs(senior mortgage originator), property managers, and real estate agents.

So it's safe to say I'm heading in a pretty good direction than most my age.Over the past few months, I have been meeting with local investors, banking VPs(senior mortgage originator), property managers, and real estate agents.

Even if someone has experience and an idea, I think your best bet is to ask a business attorney to review the contract.