Maybe also consider if they are "good people" that work in the community and just want a safe place to raise their family. 

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

How do they define 'safe'....? 

Most likely raising funds from passive investors would utilize a Reg D 506 b or c safe harbor exemption from registration.  

Build your network by joining local real estate investor meetups or online communities like BiggerPockets.

I've been running the numbers on different properties using a variety of online calculators for properties that I initially thought looked like there may be potential.

I have never heard of this metric and don't see any information on it online.

Thanks, Haresh I couldn’t find the numbers you mentioned about them online.

If it is a emotional support dog (basically a pet with papers they buy online, mostly to find a way to get a pet into a rental), ask for documentation from a local medical professional (NOT anything online). 

If you're more of a 'personal referral' person than a 'do research online' person, and this is local to you in Manhattan, KS, hit up one or two of the trades people in the "little apple all stars" BNI group.