The first thing I would do is call your local code enforcement office/building department.

City of Dallas Short-Term Rentals code How is that impacting MTR in Dallas? 

They wonder why Brian got a promotion, but it's because Brian tries and appreciates a steady paycheck and the company that pays his insurance.

very simple go to the county planning department office show them the map and ask them if surface drilling is allowed in their zoning code..

Once you decide on a specific market, you will want to narrow you search down to specific zip codes and asset classes.

Or, rather, what the tax code said. 

How did you decide which neighborhood/street/zip code to start with?

I'm not well versed in the tax code by any means but this whole depreciation thing seems like something that applies to some people based on individual circumstance but the gurus preach it to the masses.

They are willing to give the lock box code after I have sent over a photo ID. 

These often include a preferred return for the investors and then a pre-determined cash flow distribution schedule between the sponsor and investors that includes the cash flow distribution waterfall based on either the IRR or EMx and possibly a GP Promote.