The most important thing that VC's are looking for besides other things is "Positive Cash Flow" and "Execution".Once you gain real traction and show your analytic s for your business regarding growth ( month over month or week over week) with your ability to execute, then maybe you can have some heads turning your way.  

I've been finding Zillow really helpful in evaluating properties by using the properties that are listed for rent nearby.I don't even bother with Craigslist because it's so antiquated, doesn't have any data analytics, or sales/rental history.Completely agree Zillow the way to go!

A lot of calculating, analytically-oriented investors get stuck creating spreadsheets and running equations and forget they actually have to BUY something at some point.Glad to have you here, and also utilize Meetup.com I found a lot of real estate groups on there (browser-based and iphone app) and you can get plugged in very quickly.My dayjob is real estate investing, so let's meet up sometime and go over your ideas!

Thank you for the encouragement,  You guys hit it on the head Ive have been blessed/cursed with an over analytical mind.

Living in Colorado Springs, and just going to do a lot of reading and analytics. 

What do I have: Money, analytical skills, connections?

Good thing you found these tools that will help you with your business and I'm really happy for you.With FlipPilot, can you integrate GoBig, as to show the analytics or stats for the mailers?

I won’t know how close they are for another 12-16 months VRBO/HA has free analytics that are extremely powerful.

However, if my goal is predictable returns, the analytics dictate the decision.

In other words, I want someone who looks at it from a more analytical perspective.