I also include a packet of recent remodels proving my ability and success.  

Please remember that people, including investors, often make decisions or fail to make decisions based on fear and the unknown.  

What is your trade, I would say niche, wood work, electrical etc?

A short sale has a certain prices required, including it being listed with an agent.  

Similar to Zillow and their zestimate, but I'd like to be able to choose which properties to include.

If you go pro on BP there are calculators to help you analyze deals including a rental property calculator.

Stories: 2Year Built: 1984Lot Size: 6.14 ACAPN / Parcel ID: 3-29-00-058.02Last Verified: 3/18/2016 Highlights Over $250,000 Invested in Capital Improvements in the Past 24 MonthsSeveral Units Completely Rehabed with several HVAC/Appliances replacedUpside through Rent Increase to market rate, Improved Management & adding new unitsWell below Replacement CostCash on Cash Return : 25.31% (I do not know how they are getting this number)Internal Rate of Return (IRR) : 23.22% (I also don't know how they got this number)DescriptionValue add opportunity for a new owner. 36-unit, garden-style apartment community built in 1984, the property contains 5 two-story and 1 one-story buildings encompassing wood exteriors and pitched roofs.

The investment, including all income and expenses, will go to and from your IRA/401k, not you personally.

Also, is there anything I need to make sure I ask my attorney to include in the note or the mortgage that any if you would recommend?

Hi Jimmy-I am also a newer investor from overseas, and I have been looking at various markets, including the Indianapolis market.