I have found blog posts from neighbors complaining about the property, that it has been foreclosed on, is an eyesore, vacant, etc.  

So having an SEO optimized website, doing Pay Per Click ads, blogging, video marketing, etc.

Read the blogs. 

Also, to "toot my own horn," please read my BP blog article about Valuation of Rental Properties, at https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/6547/51598-val...At the same time, develop relationships on BP for people who can send you leads, submit properties for your consideration, or partner with you on deals.Denise

I try to listen to at least two podcast per week in addition to reading the Blog. 

You can listen andfollow the “BiggerPockets and the #AskBP podcast, and the forum and blog.

I would read every BP blog post and listen to every BP podcast about apartments.  

Check the recent BP blog posts.

I have almost zero background in real estate other than I've recently purchased a house (before finding BP) and I've started to educate myself via BP posts/blogs, podcasts, and reading recommended books.  

Hi everyone, I was listening to one of BP's blogs this morning on my way to work and was inspired to join this site.