Do you think it is worth renting out a unit if it has been a primary residence and will increase in value for sale in the long run? 

But increasingly are interested in small multi family or commercial properties were we can bring a value add component to the table.Our biggest criteria is does the property break even or have a decent return if we do nothing, and then are there other exists? 

Expensive housing market means increased rents.

It allows for a deliberate strategy for some one new to take the first step without "breaking their own rules" and increasing their chances of actually getting started.Sending you a PM.

If not, you may want to think about that and see if there's a way to increase income. 

Cap rates are still pretty decent in vegas and rents are increasing.

I don't want to use a site that is going to mean increased competition.

Currently I am reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad and listening to Bigger Pockets and other podcasts to increase my Financial IQ.  

I am willing to invest the time and money to increase my knowledge. 

I did a google search and found a few companies that offer numbers/reports for money, and also went to the TXDOT website but was thoroughly confused.I also want to be able to see if the traffic has been steadily increasing or decreasing over the past few years.