There are several hurdles during the process:Find the deal - Unless you are marketing or plugged into a community where there are opportunities, it isn't always easy to find the right dealsEvaluate the deal - Without professional guidance and research tools, it is difficult for a newbie investor to evaluate and ARV/FMV or create an adequate rehab budgetSecondary exit strategies - If things don't go as planned are their other opportunities to exit profitably.

I need to source the data myself, run the numbers, check the calculations, eventually build my own custom spreadsheet etc. 

My assumption is that the majority of those were subsequently insured with Cal 'Safe' but I have no data to confirm that.

This doesn't seem like a good marketing strategy to me though. 

That’s okay—what’s important is understanding the "why" behind your investment decisions.While your accountant’s suggestion is a great starting point, make sure investing aligns with your own goals and situation—not just because someone else is enthusiastic about a particular strategy.

Buying Wayfair through Minoan- I won't receive that data/info for days!

Wouldn't hurt to consult a tax pro just to make sure there isn't a more tax effective strategy but I don't think lending provides any tax shelter.

If anyone can verify that Maricopa does not publish this data online, that would be very much appreciated.

Based on the numbers and my strategy, do you think this is a good investment for my first property?

My question is why you want to bring it up to code, other than just to feel good or improve your exit strategy?