IE doing cash out refis on these properties that have increased in values.

Whatever you want to do post your number, first, lets have a look and don't forget that a huge chunk of your mortgage payment is applied to the principal and this makes a huge difference when crunching your numbers.But...I still try to stay away from single-family homes when the home will not appreciate in value, substantially, but as a previous BP member posted, you still may be better off buying than renting if that is your only choice and cannot buy an investment property that generates a profit almost exponentially compared to a single family home for your personal residence.

BP has various tools and calculators available to help you analyze your deals (rental, flips, wholesale, etc.), feel free to use them: https://www.biggerpockets.com/investment-calculators 7.

BP has various tools and calculators available to help you analyze your deals (rental, flips, wholesale, etc.), feel free to use them: https://www.biggerpockets.com/investment-calculators 7.

I'd recommend using the networking tools here on BP. 

My goal is to better understand the role of a property manager, understand common tools/technology in the industry, and the work it takes to execute some of these requests so I can make reasonable requests and do a better job managing the relationship. 

There is also a useful 'export to KML' feature that you can find by clicking the settings icon in the bottom right corner.I make Google mapping tools which let you view routes using animated street view among other features (see my profile).

USDA is a great tool

To bad Bigger Pockets is only online, but im learning so much so many tools and information to help me become a successful Real Estate Investor!!

When you're new, you need tools, a work family, mentors (who know what they're doing - not people who just coach) and accountability.