Newbie Analyzing properties

[Benjamin Siller]

Hello everyone, so I am looking to start practicing analyzing deals, and I am not very familiar with any area at this point in time.  Do I need to know my market well to start analyzing deals or can I start practicing without knowing any markets? 

If not how should I approach analyzing these properties?

[Nathan Gesner]

Welcome to the BiggerPockets forums!

You can practice on any market. Start anywhere, then shift once you find a market you actually want to invest in. It's always best to analyze the actual market. The more you analyze, the quicker you will be to recognize a good deal.

Here's a guide that describes what good cash flow looks like and how to analyze a property.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/...