Own a mortgage and 1 vehicle.

For financing, check out local banks, credit unions, and online lenders for investment property loans.Considering an LLC is wise for asset protection.

He said he would be interested in speaking with a mortgage banker or broker to see his options. 

We are currently house hacking a duplex in Plymouth we purchased in December 2022 with an FHA mortgage and will be looking to purchase our second investment property sometime this year.

When conducting an analysis of the numbers and layout of a commercial real estate property, would it be advisable to engage the leasing broker representing the property, or should I seek to gather comparable data and financial information online independently?

The one I went to was online called TGIF hosted by Brian Briscoe (he still hosts it and there are a good amount of veterans & active duty investors there).

Take advantage of all the free resources online.

Can I get a loan from a bank showing them I can pay the mortgage with the rents coming in?

A quick online search and you will find them.

With that info, thats very easy to calculate.Insurance will pretty need to get your insurance carrier to provide you with some quotes.Aside from your mortgage, that handles your PITI.Everything else is part of the rest of your due diligence.