As you read these books, watch the BiggerPockets podcasts.

Quote from @Chris Lo: Which platforms/websites do landlords use to find the rent rate, how long the rental properties have been on the market, and all the details about other rental properties?

As you read these books, watch the BiggerPockets podcasts.

This is great info.

This will clarify and reinforce what you are reading.

@Raghu GotHave you read any of the comments in this chain?

Purchase price: $72,000 Cash invested: $107,600 Case Study: Cockroaches to Cash FlowProperty AcquisitionI found this property through MLS.

They aren't doing it to help syndicate investors.I don't know anything about this deal other than what I've read here, so take everything I say with a grain of salt...but this plan appears to kick the can for a year. 

Here's an article with FAQs including the cost of a study.

This will clarify and reinforce what you are reading.