There is an appraisal but usually its not the full comprehensive appraisal, at-times it's an Automated valuation that pulls historical data, neighborhood etc, at-times it's a drive by appraisal based upon photos of the property, have a chat with them and decide from there...

It is comprehensive and organized like a textbook, which I think is most useful for this type of subject.Depreciation itself isn't too complex (search MACRS Recovery Periods for Property Used in Rental Activities on this page and you'll find a simple breakdown straight from the horse's mouth).

Thanks Eric for the comprehensive response.

Also read 30-Day Stay which is pretty good comprehensive book. 

I guess it is reasonable for a background search site to charge for a more comprehensive background check than I could do on my own, even with all the information and links provided by the free site.

This seems to be the only truly comprehensive professional report on this tiny little niche subject ever written. 

Cleveland and Detroit are just like any other low barrier to entry market such as Indy, Atlanta, Birmingham, Pittsburgh etc..In Cleveland your going to need to spend at least 30k to get $700 or so in rent.Here is a comprehensive map and grading scale of the Cleveland neighborhoods.

Thank you for compiling such a comprehensive list Brian.My own choices have substantial overlap with yours.

I like the BP calculator but recently found this one that seems pretty comprehensive and include rough tax benefit estimates.

chapa.org/looking-housing identifies several classeshttps://www.chapa.org/looking-for-housing/homebuye...The homebuyer education schedule below contains pre-purchase and post-purchase workshops for first-time homebuyers offered by agencies with a Seal of Approval certification from the Massachusetts Homeownership Collaborative, a designation indicating they meet the Collaborative's standards for comprehensive homebuyer education.http://www.massaccesshousingregistry.org/ is about affordable housing.https://www.chapa.org/looking-housing/homebuyer-co... is counseling  My experiences has been that FTB(first time buyer programs) are effective and useful to buy an SFR - - did this myself.