Book recommendations and websites are appreciated.

No.But you do see their website online, right?

While they cash flow, we've realized we're over-leveraged and want to take a different approach.Our plan is to purchase our first investment property in Indiana, possibly paying cash, with the goal of generating reliable income.

It's also good to read local business journals and visit the chamber of commerce website. 

Jill,Check the app/website turnoverbnb.

If I choose the rental, then all income generated will be taxable income moving forward, because none will be off-set by the interest I could deduct.  

Early on, rents would remain market-aligned to ensure the portfolio generates the income needed to cover expenses, pay investors, and reinvest in expansion.

The question: A commerical property in a highly desireable location which could fetch $6+ million and generates about $400k after expenses became available and I'd like to add to our portfolio instead of doing a 1031.

Quote from @Theresa Holl: Quote from @Varinder Saini: We are building a real estate AI platform that specializes in analyzing disclosure packets of hundreds of pages and generating concise single report of important findings. 

RE sales slows a LOT to generate revenue find a new investment.