More specifically are there any specific websites or resources out there to study rental markets?

However, since my "hiatus", I have finished the coursework needed to get my salesperson license, and I am currently studying for the exam.My question is, how do I go about finding the right brokerage company to work for.

That study was done by UT Center for Business and Economic Research.  

Like Emily said, a number of shocking facts (or not so shocking to many landlords) have come out in the press recently on how few Americans can come up with a thousand or even four hundred dollar in an emergency....A FINRA study on The Financial Fragility of Renters was just one (with lots of stats).So no downpayment is a big one, as is credit score, and even with those who have resources, they  may want the flexibility to move or freedom from extra work or costs of maintaining and repairing the home.Even items like student loan debt or fear about the economy hold others back (still some out there who feel the sting of the housing bust).

I saw you studying...you've got a bright future.

I am thinking about investing in Real Estate a LOT and I am studying the business by listening to all of the podcasts, reading all of the books out there, analyzing at least one deal a day by trying to figure out numbers.

I started doing some home flipping from 2001 - 2009, then got into buy and hold.I am at a cross roads, so I recently sold some properties, in an effort to have a portfolio of quality over quantity.Not exactly sure what my next move will be, the big challenge for me has been learning about tenant issues, and dealing with some unexpected repairs, both my wife and I took a course and are IPOANS CAM Certified (Certified Property managers).We only manage our own properties, plus have a couple of hired property managers to help with some out of town units, however, I have been studying tenancy rules, laws, and have become addicted to answering property management questions.What attracted me to join this site, is all the different types of real estate investment people are involved in.I look forward to participating in the forum.Michael P Currie

I am from Nyack, NY and have been studying the Orange County market as my farm area.

Also if you really want more 'hand holding' training then the best 2 are 'Lance Edwards Multifamily Success Home Study System' and "Multifamily Investing Academy with Charles Dobbins'

I don't have the time to commit in studying the case law tonight but I can see how one would orchestrate an 11 year rental with the intent to flip.