A long-term perspective is crucial, enabling you to weather market fluctuations over the next five years.2.

There are larger databases (Co-Star) that have information on larger properties, but I'm personally interested in small to mid-sized multifamily.  

Therefore, choosing the right investment city is the most critical decision you'll make.Critical factors for an investment city that will enable financial freedom:Cities with a population >1M: Start with cities with a metro population greater than 1M**.** Small towns may rely too much on a single business or market segment.

Interesting article about “Squatters’ Rights” in California; how they originated and their intended purpose vs. how they are currently being taken advantage of.California's Squatter's Enable Tenancy Rights After Just 30 Days, Raising Concerns Among Property Owners About Housing Security

You are talking spreadsheet language in the post that doesn't really correlate to real life unless you are very experienced and using this data based on your experience.

I am also not against registering wholesalers and running their fingerprints through FBI's database, like they do with gun licensing.

Hopefully combining these 2 strategies while enable me to get my first deal done soon.

Absolutely- the OP was asking where he stores these in his "database".

This enables me to collect points and travel for free.

Second, running a management company would enable you to deduct a wider range of business expenses, such as office supplies, travel, and marketing expenses related to managing your properties.Another big advantage is that, as a property management company owner, you’ll have first contact with a lot of distressed owners who might be open to selling their properties.