Analyze deals to determine potential profitability, using tools like the BiggerPockets Rental Property Calculator.

There are quality people out here but you need to educate yourself before, during and after they take their time to mentor you.

Then, when I was ready I hired an internal manager on my own payroll to help out, keep costs minimal and the quality of rental and tenant up.

Invest where you have the most market knowledge or where you can rely on quality team members to inform you properly.3.)

Make sure the condo fee is not too high.

I travel frequently for work so would be willing to road trip for quality group meet ups.

I'm looking to get a loan for my first non-owner occupied rental property but my current lender is telling me my debt to income ratio is too high due to my student loans and mortgage.

Over inflated ARVs and highly under estimated rehabs.

I wanted to know if anyone knew of any tools that could be used to help forecast income/revenue.

First someone new will be living with you and that requires adjustments.Second it's not just someone, but rather it's your in-laws which can bring stress to any marriage good and bad.Third your introducing a money factor into a highly personal relationships.