Learning how to manage correctly is a vital skill!  

Now, there is no argument regarding the vitality of calculations and strategizing.

how vital is it that I get a good number there?

The accounting is a vital skill-set when moving up to apartment complexes too.

Below are the vitals, would appreciate any thoughts.Purchase Price: $2,350,000+/-Units: 170 (All 1000 SF 1/2/3 BR)Current Monthly Rent: $76,500/mo Annual Rent: $918,000 Vacancy: 33%Effective Gross Income: $605,880Taxes: $21,000Insurance: $15,000Management: 5% (will be partially self managed) $30000Utilities: $6,000 (only common area electric and electric heat, all other separately metered)Repairs/Maint.: $50000 (I own a construction company)Marketing/Promotion: $1,500Trash: $3,000Supplies: $5,000Water Testing: $3,000Misc: $1,000Total Expenses: $145,000NOI: $460,880Cap Rate: ~18%Property is in overall good condition but could use some upgrading.

This website/community are indeed vital tools to help anyone grasp a better understanding of anything related to using real estate investing! 

Building strong relationships, trust and loyalty with your team is vital to success.

However I strongly feel it’s vital in this current market to educate buyers and show a solid strategy both short term and long term so they can make an informed decision.

Since the score is vital to GSE pricing (loans sold to our government) a 800 gets the best rate while a 754 gets a sixteenth haircut and a 721 a quarter. 

The problem isn’t with the particular lender as I like my LO’s, but the trick is their company only has certain loan products and shopping around is vital.