I want to hold it as a full rental after those two years and then get another property, starting the process over again.So my main question is how do I search and find a good investment property, what numbers to crunch and look at, which will then tell me whether this property will be a good investment in the long run or whether I will end up earning very little or losing money when I turn it into a full rental?

When people lose confidence in the economy or loose their jobs, it has an immediate effect on home sales.

In a year I have tried different things, but mostly losing money.

Note, even if insurance pays for all the damage your property suffers, you still lose.

I feel like I have two options here:Rent the property:Downside: Significant capital tied into a deal that loses about -$200/month in negative cash flow.

Told my wife this is just a wholesaler with no ability to close 1k em up is a joke in a half and these poor people are going to lose the 10k deposit to me and lost their renter and back to the farm .. they are devestated.Now their agent representing them is a bozo as well to let this wholesaler come in there with their pack of lies. so there is that too. 

But, I wouldn't push on this unless you're willing to lose the deal.

Note, even if insurance pays for all the damage your property suffers, you still lose.

If you do not create interest quickly, you likely will lose your prospect's attention.Fear - seems to be the consistent reason many have not developed this invaluable communication skill.Tip for you - Starting any conversation with a simple Hello.Cheers,Jeffrey BaxterPS  Love to share my story as well with any that has an interest.Goal -  Looking for small multifamily residential properties, that are in a decent community, in any state.

This means I gain equity through appreciation and my cash flow increases over time.You could pay all cash for rental properties, but you lose scale and time.