It looks like Privy is a great tool for identifying investment properties by using up to date MLS data.

This extra year gives property owners more time to schedule inspections and make necessary repairs.Key Points:Applies to multifamily properties with three or more units.Covers balconies, decks, and elevated elements made of wood or similar materials.Inspections must be completed by licensed professionals and repeated every six years.Hazards identified must be repaired promptly.With the extension, now’s the time to plan ahead.

Could you kindly suggest the best resources or methods to identify comparable properties in the area?

Regardless when that edit was made to the contract , they can still use that against you as a landlord breaching contract.That's simply not how contract law works...

look for land with owner financing And I am sure you know this but location and safety will be paramount in the Jackson market there are simply areas the crime is far to high for this to be successful..

Some buy to park money, others do 1031 exchanges or they simply buy them for a tax write-off. 

But I do know our city needs a lot more of the first type.you clearly don't know me, which if I'm being quite honest with you has absolutely nothing to do with me. this is a property that is located in the village of Liverpool NY with a tenant paying beyond market rent, " If he doesn't want it or can't afford it, reward him with 60 days time to find another place, then find a new tenant that can pay what it is worth. " which I did, and he agreed to pay..................as I've stated to you before anything other is simply poor business practice. thank you for your input 

Educate yourself enough to be able to identify if a property does or doesn't align with that goal.

We often use zoom showings, but they build on that mutual in-person experience.We don't encourage bottom-of-the-barrel neighborhoods, simply because with 60-120 year old properties capex tends to exceeed cash flow over time aka money pit.

Best case under such circumstance is they find alternative financing and simply over paid for the property.good luck