This is not a quick process, but none the less, the best process and it works every time. 

Its relatively easy to manage the process once you do it a couple times.   

There is still a shortage of homes under $1250 a month for rent that when advertised, they are being filled in a matter of days.

I did a quick google search yesterday trying to find one in my area and got a lot of corporate type responses eg fill out this form and check the website etc.

Often times, their approval processes are slow.Credit Unions - Their member structure also subsidizes their financial structure so they can also be a source of low-cost financing.

I can just give you some data to guide your thought process.

I went through this whole process recently of researching for Real Estate CPA and finally went with referral from friend that also invests in real estate. 

I’m exploring ways to automate my deal analysis process and was wondering:1.Is there a way to programmatically pull MLS data?

Since then, I've documented the process as a Boutique Hotel investor and have a deep commitment to sharing my knowledge around Boutique Hotel Investing with others who are looking for a path to financial freedom, and Boutique Hotels is the best path to get there in my personal opinion.

I met a contractor through the project that's become a solid 1st call for my next flip and a good friend in the process.