I assume by inflation you mean the CPI...Besides being a terribly flawed government stat, it is a worthless proxy for the rental rate of 123 Main St, HappyTown USA.

Tal - You would not have to take your national exam again but you would need to take the state exam in the state you would want to become licensed in.

A couple people (including the wife) think I need my head examined. 

@Brandon Hicks Careful examination of the mortgage note may reveal a way to gain the results you desire. 

I don't know how accurate the stats are with zillow, forclosure.com etc.

You will be safe from that worst case but by driving your car the stats are higher that you will be in a wreck.

In addition, an examination of the map provides the nightly rates similar properties are charging in the area, as well as their occupancy rates of course.

Stat. §452.01(2)(b) (the five sales in a year statute).

Have a look at the stats page to get an idea about visitor counts.If you have some real deals I'm sure you'll garner some interest.

Even then, we still take a portfolio approach to bidding, since its a lot of work to manually examine every row.If these were occupied properties, or if I was buying an entire portfolio, then there would be a different approach.