Hi @Joy McQueary - you can find a breakdown of rental rate increases by state online, and here's where to find a list of the hottest multi-family markets.

(You can find the zoning map online.) 

Also, whenever possible I create wish lists for the next phase, and when I'm ready to start I put it in my online cart and go.Everyone has been burned by everyone.

This listing is posted via NY State MLS #11234668 and shows up on Zillow as well as other online sites. 

I like inside mount blinds.I've ordered blinds online and I've also bought them at Lowes and Home Depot.

I've joined facebook groups and looking around online for a mentor in the city or near the city I plan to invest in, I've connected with someone and plan to speak to them monday but nothing is promised but I'll look into them again.

@Kainoa Oneha Education is 100% back, whether in person or online.  

I think it requires some "black-swans" to get us there but hey, that's my take, who knows, I also thought shopping online was dumb back when, lol. 

Networking is also crucial for success in real estate, so look for local investor meetups or connect with others online.

@Shaheen Ahmed you can find all the info you need online if you know where to look - except that the City of Detroit Assessor's Office is consistently undervaluing properties to keep property taxes attractive for investors - to keep improving the city:)Here's some copy & paste infor for Michigan Property Taxes that you might be able to use as a template for other areas - or you could start investing in Detroit:)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Michigan has some of the most complicated property taxes in the USA.