Please share some experiences.Second Question: How do these numbers compare to your "average rule of thumb" numbers you might use in an analysis?

We've spoken several times since, but I'm afraid I've still been suffering from analysis paralysis.

If you want to better understand deal analysis there are a ton of tools here to help.

Greetings BP community,I'd like to make an offer on a 5 unit commercial property. I have the option of owner financing, but unfortunately I don't have much money for a down payment. Here are the numbers:Property Numbe...

It won't be perfect, but getting in the game is something so many never too because they suffer from analysis paralysis.

\for 1003 appPaperwork:Lease for 1 year 2 possible extensionsseparate option to purchase with 3%option fee (all negotiable but be fair to Buyer)Use the CMA average for sales price (#1)Use the Property Manager Rental Analysis to do the rental amount lease #2Use a PA Lawyer to draft lease and optionIf the current renter does NOT pass some reasonable ability to repay with the RMLO find another renter that will or give the current renter a ROFR til the end of the lease. 

@Rich Harris another component you can look at if you are working with a Realtor:Have them do a  comparative market analysis (CMA) this can show you how long properties on the MLS have been vacant on the market.  

Re: analysis, I assume you're referring to single family homes.

Good Morning...I am contemplating purchasing my first rental property (I have  lot of real estate experience as both a Broker, and an Investor...on the fix and flip side).  For the first time in my life, I have a stro...

I wouldn't be so quick to say the market is dead without doing some hard analysis on a few properties yourself, find the successful investors and where the niches are at, and start making offers.