It takes less time to actually analyze a deal/market with actual numbers than "guesses".  

So I have been analyzing deals and studying for the last two years. 

Someone with experience analyzing and making recommendations re: existing investment property portfolio... and making adjustments/recommendations for a retiree.My mother is a lifelong property investor with over 15 (single family mostly) properties owned.

With the help of BP and other sources we are analyzing deals (hopefully properly!).

. ;-)@Robin Lewis In paradise my PM would also be totally awesome in checking, analyzing and telling me what improvements I could/should do (I'm somewhat of a distant owner), organize the contractors and material, overlook everything, kick some butts here and there, provide progress reports and ultimately pay everyone involved and then invoice me accordingly.

Once you know what you are looking for, you can hook up with an agent and start analyzing properties.

I have analyzed a few "rural" markets (semi-rural with a very small downtown).

(Both with over 30 years experience in my market; so kinda take their word for it.)I'm staying in my market for a month or so to see what I find and then headed back to NYC and having my GC analyze properties with me over Facetime whilst away. 

So have your tax returns analyzed for a clearer picture of what you can qualify for.

Hey BP folks - so I'm considering my first commercial RE investment (5 units).  Here's the basics:480k price, 25% down60k annual rents 6k annual taxes3k insurance3k utilitiesGood location, low vacancy rate (assuming 6...