Work hard, study hard, save your money, and buy a profitable property. 

This deal was discovered through diligent market research and networking in the Linden, MI area.

I recommend you really study this issue.

Then their clients do a cost segregation study because they benefit from being high-income earners.

Over the years for various reasons a few of my tenants have discovered where I live.

@Chris SeveneyThese stories/case studies are fun to read.

I just don't have the patience to wait four years and spend 6-figures for environmental studies on a 1-MW, four-acre project.

Of course, their motivation is just being altruistic and "sharing the secrets" they discovered, because they want nothing other than "help a fellow investor."

I study a given market's supply, rental rates, comp properties, etc. for a few months to truly understand the MTR market before I choose to invest there. 

Appreciation Potential:Evaluate potential appreciation in different markets by studying: Historical Market Trends: Tools like Zillow, Redfin, or local MLS can give you historical price data.