Are there specific market indicators or property traits I should be paying attention to?

Specifically, short-term rentals can help you get REPS status.

What specifically are you looking for in terms of investing? 

NYC apartments will have a different car requirement from Orlando, but he used that methodology in this specific small city and was an investor from the 1980s-2000s, so a lot has changed, but I believe there is still some truth to it.

If I ever have specific questions, I look through google and then use the BP forums as another source.

Feel free to connect if you have any specific questions about, but this is the best general advise.

In addition, the book keeping and legal involved with a syndication process is greater than if partners are not involved.  

Paid platforms often offer additional features like market analytics, off-market property leads, and filters for investor-specific criteria, giving them a leg up over free options.Exactly, most platforms have to offset cost somewhere because of how expensive it is to keep the data up to date.

One of the most important steps you can take as either a startup landlord or seasoned one is to use a platform specific to property management as it will elevate your operation and save you tons of time.The good news is that nearly every software designed for landlords includes these features.

Specifically; rules, regulations and permitting procedure.