.)- analyzing deals (preferably comparing 2 or more deals)There are so many threads here, so maybe this can help me get to some specific links or info a bit faster.

A US real estate crash is still small potatoes compared to the currency instability in much of the rest of the world. 

If I find a house I'll look a few blocks in either direction at the house prices, compare like houses together 2/1 to another 2/1 house or 3/1 to another 3/1 house and where the price is at to see if I rehab and refinanced where it would sit.I of course also look using google earth to see the neighborhood as I will end up buying out of area, i'll contact PM companies first see local rents and see if they know if any good contractors for x/x/x and see if it's worth going into the area.I have to learn about "what can be written off if a house is purchased rehabbed inside an LLC"

Of course, we salespeople often recommend what we know best - and I may be no different ;) - but again, smart investors always look at the best options in the nation, and decide where the best place to put our investment dollars are... factoring in the returns, the potential for appreciation, and most importantly, the strength of the team on the ground. 

I started it at "ground zero" when I quit my job and started real estate with no experience. 

Are you looking to rehab homes or build from ground up?

If it's 15 years old, not so much.The rental comps will tell you what gross income to expect as long as you compare it to nearby similar properties in the same condition.Having said that, there's no absolute guarantee.

If the house burns to the ground you need to be a "named insured" on the insurance policy. 

Hi Everyone,I'm looking for a good Property Manager to help be part of my Boots on the ground with some rental properties I'm looking at.

And with the new tax laws benefiting real estate investors, the comparable return is even higher.