You need to be networking, finding ways to get on podcasts, speaking at meetups (or hosting), building social media accounts.They need to "like" and "trust" you too.  

Rick, I think online permits are limited to the items below that I pulled off the website: Request Electrical & Plumbing permit for new or replacement electrical & plumbing for single family/duplex homes

I’ve been looking on the website for bigger pockets but it’s mainly just multi- family.

What are the best websites that monitor trends in populations and real estate for USA?

If residential (2 - 4 units) I'd check your listing websites (realtor.com, zillow...etc).

I am not a guru or a podcast host, just a resource to help you carry out your plan So basically high priced garbage.

Today there’s a virtual industry around it - such as this website. 2) It’s too easy to buy a small m/f property.

I have an account with them and ran into it on their website.

Too many investors get scammed into buying the wrong properties in the wrong Neighborhoods:(That's why we're working to list and rank all of Detroit's 183 Neighborhoods on our website.

I'm on Airbnb, Vrbo, and Houfy, which is like direct booking - no fee to the guest, and a small yearly fee to the host to list.