A good agent knows the market and provides analysis with rental comps, sales comps, projected maintenance expenses, projected CapEx...

Just so i can do the preliminary analysis on the propertySecond: I'm finding it difficult to get a clear price estimate of the CapEx's that might be needed.

I'm particularly passionate about Rental income, Real Estate Financial Analysis, Probate and pre-Foreclosure Investing.Outside of real estate, I enjoy tennis, chess and stock investing.Excited to learn and connect with you all!

You might use Zillow's zestimate, a CMA (Comparable Market Analysis) provided by a realtor, or just your own analysis of recently sold similar properties.

My guess is you are a victim of analysis paralysis.

Figuring out market rent but then figuring out what the rent "could be" is one of my hurdles right now when doing analysis!

I guess the big question I’ll need to crunch numbers on  is money now vs money later and opportunity cost analysis.  

I am embarrassed to say that I have been a free member for a very long time, and stuck in analysis paralysis for way too long.

This analysis will actually help you determine how much cash you need for your first deal which will guide your decision for a well paying facilities job.  

@Courtney HamiltonI have found that my rental listings are no longer Auto pushed to Zillow even though Zillow generates by far the most traffic for a rental listing almost 70% of the leads are from ZillowWhen you do your market analysis I would highly recommend pricing your property $50 below your competition because best products and best price equals the best tenant.