I have asked my real-estate agent to supply a list, but I'm wondering if this information is publicly available some where as a database.I guess alternatively I could just drive around my target area on google maps street view and make my own map, but this would take quite a while...Cheers,Tom

The problem now is not crazy demand due to loose lending, it is low supply due to no building.

The owner also installed a Rinnai hot water heater that he supplies propane for each apartment.

He is still fighting the taxing authority in court over this.A large community was sold to a less experienced buyer who in cutting corners failed to determine that the water supply was contaminated by Radon.

What are the 'norms' for the area for rentals in terms of landlord supplied appliances?

HVAC contractors do not lay off in the winter time there is no supply of technicians out there but there is plenty of demand so we will pay our people even if we don't have work to make sure that we don't lose an employee and I'm sure other contractors are doing the same thing.

He even plumbed in a 2" drain and a 1/2" water supply line into the aquarium cabinet for changing water in the aquarium. 

@Andre Minasyan,He mentions the supply vs demand issue.He did not mention the factors which are currently dampening demand.Lending is still quite dear, though there has been some improvement.

Check your local Plumbing Supply wholesaler - they deal with plumbers every day and can usually give you a couple of good recommendations...

My offer on a REO was rejected as too low - the issue with the townhouse is listed at (1)"system did not hold pressure due to damages, unable to find source of allleaks, water heater damaged at side where TPR valve damaged" and (2) "Water Supply and Sewage system was inspected for presence of obvious visible defects.