They are local, but do deals nationwide and are holding tons of meetups during the conference for those who can't attend.

Inflation is 3% every year, while smoothed appreciation is at 7%, nationwide.

You are correct that some websites only do the background check (credit + nationwide background/eviction), but you really want a website that also has a full application.As far as questions, this is important (both past rental verification and employment).

The notice must include: the name, address and telephone number of the CRA that supplied the consumer report, including a toll-free telephone number for CRAs that maintain files nationwide;a statement that the CRA that supplied the report did not make the decision to take the adverse action and cannot give the specific reasons for it; anda notice of the individual's right to dispute the accuracy or completeness of any information the CRA furnished, and the consumer's right to a free report from the CRA upon request within 60 days.Disclosure of this information is important because some consumer reports contain errors.The adverse action notice must name the CRA that provided the report to the landlord, even if the information came from another CRA.

A nationwide crash like we had recently is the exception not the rule.

If you are renting a room in the house my advise is to seek out multiple Agents, Independent (multiple) carriers and Captive (only write one carrier like Nationwide) and see if any of them can cover that situation. 

Get a strong nationwide tenant, preferably public company, with corporate guarantees, 10-year leases with 3% increase yearly

There are about 20 of us tax accountants and CPAs here on Bigger Pockets who specialize in real estate taxation and work with clients nationwide.

There is a nationwide slow down happening since April impacting virtually every market.

@Justin HashThe best match for a CPA is one that understands real estate taxation and lives in the same state you live in or is in a nearby state.You will likely find this match by networking with investors at your Local REIA or networking with other real estate investors in your area and finding out who they use.The next best match if you can't find someone local is to find a CPA who works with investors nationwide.