Readers should seek professional advice.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I like to see the yearly growth up too, which is happening so it's definitely a place to think about! 

I have spent hundreds of hours on the phone with Safeguard, attorneys, other investors and real estate professionals dealing with non performing notes and deteriorating real estate. 

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

I was advised today by a retired real estate professional, who is licensed, that if you offer an application to someone for a loan, you must be licenesed by the DRE.

I had been looking for business professionals that specialized in Real Estate Investment.  

Average rental rates, vacancies, competition, growth, appreciation, etc..Ive heard of scrolling through Zillow and collecting information by looking at properties for sale/rent but was wondering if there is a site where all of this information is easily accessible or any ideas for better ways to go about it.Thanks in advance!

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

We are doing really well, though, and have a lot of options for growth now.