The best way to do this is develop a great working relationship with a real estate agent or escrow officer and they will provide you with reports for free. 

Networking Tips: How can I leverage industry events, meetups, and online communities to build relationships with potential investors?

What I wrote above does not create an attorney/client relationship between us.

First of all they need to trust you and you need to have an established relationship in accordance with the 506b rules.

Many new investors claim to have analysis paralysis, but that's usually an excuse for either a lack of confidence (you need more meetups and more authentic relationships with other real estate investors) or shiny object syndrome (you want to house hack, but you like apartments, but also flipping, and what about storage).

Note that California taxes capital gains as ordinary income (up to 13.3%) and does not conform to federal bonus depreciation rules.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Or, are the failed projects going to kingmade investors that have "special" relationships with the lending banks? 

I've read that this business has a lot to do with relationships to get the supply. 

If simplicity is key, selling outright is best; if deferral or family planning is the goal, consider gifting or a 1031 exchange.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

@Renee LeFevreTo rent out your basement, follow these steps: check local regulations, prepare the basement with separate entrance, screen potential tenants, draft a lease agreement, set the right rent price, consider tax implications, update homeowner's insurance, and build a positive tenant relationship to attract quality renters.Good Luck!