When you’re shopping for a new home, you want to find a property that has
all the features and characteristics you want. A large deck surrounded by
picturesque landscaping ... a beautiful kitchen with gleaming marble
countertops... a cozy finished basement with fireplace....

You should look for the ideal home. You deserve it! But some home buyers
make the mistake of becoming fixated on finding the "perfect" property, and
passing too quickly on those homes that don't quite measure up.

Why is that a mistake? Because some of those less-than-perfect properties
have the potential of becoming your next dream home.

First of all, a home that is lacking some desirable features, such as a
finished basement, will probably cost less. Those savings may be more than
enough to cover any needed upgrade or renovation.

Secondly, if you look at a home in terms of its potential, rather than the
features it happens to have now, there will be more properties available on
the market...

I found a great article by James Kobzeff in regards to real estate investments and 5 very important questions to have answered when you are looking to invest.  

February 2, 2013 By James Kobzeff

A real estate investment analysis routinely gives real estate investors a basis for setting rent schedules, estimating income and operating expenses, as well providing the investor with a detailed description of a rental income property’s physical layout and marketplace position.

So it seemed like a good idea to take a closer look at what a real estate investment analysis should address and answer so less-experienced real estate investors engaged in real estate investing would have a better understanding of what to look for before they make an investment.

The list is not exhaustive, but it does touch upon the most crucial issues real state investors typically examine before making an investment.

1. How the Property Compares to the Market...