Next, I figure out what a refinanced mortgage for me would be on that property and gather all other expenses (taxes, insurance, HOA, etc.)

Is this accurate if using an FHA loan?

@sarah dumm thanks and everything you said sound pretty accurate.

When it comes to the marketing aspect, I think that "Steve buys houses" is going to be more effective - and more accurate.

@Pratik P.No problem at all how accurate are your searches?

(I estimate $672/mo.)DOWN PAYMENT: $25,500LOAN AMOUNT: $102,000MONTHLY P&I: $516VACANCY 5%: $109CAPEX 10%: $218 (Is this somewhat accurate?)

Check out the various meetup.com gatherings in the Baltimore area, talk/meet with landlords in your target areas, listen to the awesome podcasts, tutorials, and review the books/webinars/tutorial here, continue networking, find the ever elusive balance between your regular career and real estate, and you will be on your way. 

I found this tool here https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/fmr.html I wanted to know if anyone used it or if its accurate.

Ask others about the pm's screening disapproval percentage and you can get an accurate idea how good they are.  

Curious; historically, how accurate have the realtor's association predictions been in terms of sales growth/appreciation?