When analyzing properties, my wife and I use Cash on Cash ROI to try and determine the best deals.

We moved to a bigger home, and decided to keep the first home for a rental after we determined that we could not sell as much as we wanted because of some nearby construction. 

How do you determine the rent amount?

Would also love if someone could help me running the numbers to determine a good purchase price as I would like to be at 75% ltv so I can pull all my money back out of the deal.ARV with just electrical repairs: 340,000ARV with full update: 390,000 - 430,000Rent with just electrical repairs: 1700Rent with full update: 2200Repair Estimates with no contractor help: Electrical - 10,000Kitchen - 12,0002 bathrooms - 12,000Paint/Take 1 wall out - 12,000Misc/overages - 16,000Total - 60,0000Sorry for how long the post is, but let me know if you need additional info to help answer my questions.

You will have to determine is this a 6 cap property ie class b or better or 8 cap class c property.

So you need to do your best to determine what it will need from an exterior inspection. 

I've never done a deal, but I am determined to become a real contributor in the market.

This will be required for the Refi loan.As far as managing the property yourself, you need to determine whether your goal is to be a real estate investor or a landlord.

Hello Sara, My first step would be determining where in San Diego you need to live depending on a commute and desired location.

As far as analyzing listings, are you simply referring to determining if a listing on realtor.com/zillow/etc. is a good deal?