It will be easy for you to check if they paid on time, as you can check instantly online.  

Like you said, probably not so easy here in MA but you did give me an idea about alternative uses...I typically focus on properties that I can make buildable by solving zoning issues, access issues or minor wetland issues.  

People interested in this type arrangement probably don’t have access to $150,0003.

Average rental rates, vacancies, competition, growth, appreciation, etc..Ive heard of scrolling through Zillow and collecting information by looking at properties for sale/rent but was wondering if there is a site where all of this information is easily accessible or any ideas for better ways to go about it.Thanks in advance!

In a soft insurance market, coverage is usually broader, lower deductibles are more accessible, underwriting is usually more flexible, and premiums are generally aggressive / lower. 

Many real estate investors opt for a fix-and-flip loan because they’re relatively easy to obtain: no personal income verification (no DTI requirements), and you can often borrow up to 90% of the purchase price and 100% of the rehab costs.

Or what are other ways I can access this equity to purchase?  

I have been learning how the process works and there are a lot of resources for how to interview a sponsor and review the deal, but how do you initially access the deals to review?

Also concerning, I just looked at zillow post and the pictures are very grainy and unflattering, even though they should have access to the nicer photos (I have had these for years, see below)..I've also been getting lots of calls form companies wanting me to sell my house.

Because I did not buy this on Biggerpockets, am I not able to access the bonus content.