@KG Morgan There are some decent online tools, I think this site has one...this one is ok too. https://www.homewyse.com/servi...

If you can qualify comfortably and are willing to take the risk, then jump.Another option is to get into contract to purchase the new house, close and then sell the existing one which mitigates (reduces) the risk of owning two properties in a market that may decrease in value.

You can find further information by going to Tenant Screening under the Tools tab.Best of luck to you!

Business meetings with contractors, RE agents, REIA's)Any charges incurred because of the business ( accountant, storage areas for supplies or tools)We track P&L on each property. 

The site has quite a few tools that can be helpful for new members.

Although it appreciated in value, I would not purchase another one due to lack of control to your property.

As far as advice/tips, many people talk about leverage in terms of money and debt etc.. but leveraging knowledge is also a great tool.

When my home goes up 30% in value in 4 years, not because of population growth, its because you need 30% more u.s. dollars to buy my house, not because it's actually grown in value or was improved or made nicer.

Just curious, for your digging into ideas and looking at compete analysis, do you use tools like mashvisor or airdna?

This means that during periods of inflation, property assets in your portfolio will simultaneously increase in value.