You can, however, also use sites like Zillow, you just need to make sure you're comparing like to like (in terms of size, beds/baths, age and date sold.

I am looking for information on employment verification and what the government has to say about it vs. what the bank has to say about it.

Go get 'em, wish I started at your age!

In that situation, if the tenant does something that results in a hard pull of his credit and reduces the average age of his credit, such as co-signing on a new auto loan, then his credit can take a temporary tumble.I would vet the tenant through former landlords and make sure that his income is stable and meets your criteria before renting.

Preferred age of unit is no more than 40-50 years.

@Aristone Louxz Congratulations - you made a very smart move, and at such a young age! 

I feel I have received some non verbal criticism because of my age .as much forums and podcast I review over and over I'm still left deal less .

This is the age old problem that goes away once you have figured out how to work around it.

Ah, the age old debate.I wrote a post breaking down the cost of being a realtor for me.

I would take a look at their financials and see how many units owe money, what their aged owner report looks like (how many units owe over 30 days), ask what their collection process is, ask who their property management company is and check out the manager's reviews online.