When analyzing the deal it may give something like -$400 cash flow.

We bought a duplex with an FHA loan and lived there for 1.5 years.Here's a couple of things that have helped me:- Start analyzing properties on a regular basis.

Hello All,I want to start analyzing deals on Bigger Pockets calculator.

Another thing I find really useful is to read the forum to learn about problems (and solutions) from other investors.After you learn the basics, it would be time to get some experience in analyzing opportunities, and later on, buying your first property.Good luck in your journey!

I am currently using the free version of the DealCheck App to analyze properties.

Hello Biggerpockets community,
I am trying to figure out comps in my area but there are no recently sold houses. The ones most recent have been sold in 2018. So how does one go about finding comps without the latest ...

I watched Brandon's video "How I quickly analyze a rental property for cash flow"Towards the end he mentions using the county's parcel search to get an idea on the appraisal value of a property (to see if you can realistically offer lower than asking price).I tried this out to see how it works, on a property on zillow listed for $275,000The appraisal value from county parcel search was $241,848.That is a 33,000 difference.

Often first-time investors will spend months analyzing deals and strategizing, only to find that their purchasing power isn't sufficient to achieve their goals.

I've researched and am confident that I can analyze a good deal on a property and run my numbers as well. 

Biggerpockets also has a calculator you can use to analyze deals and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.