Below is a list of data that I've used in my market research and real estate underwriting, along with some other sources that people might find helpful.

If you’re just looking for money to fund deals and you’re thinking the source could be IRA money then it shouldn’t make too much a difference to you whether the investor uses their personal funds or IRA funds.

Meet ups could be a good source too since you’re in a big market. 

Always consider the source.

Also the ability to repay -  your source of income. 

That is a good thing but if you have never managed it can still go sideways.

At the end of the education, we'll you'll have an education. 

The process seems daunting and overwhelming, and I am not confident I will put the time in to talk to sources, analyze, and find properties for investing purposes. 

Airbnb has never penalized bookings when the property is sold in my experience, just to provide documentation it was sold.  

That would be the bottom end of who could be a B class tenant in my area.