I don't see a lot in terms of resources for helping consumers do this, other than "use the numbers that insurance companies hand you", which seems like a poor idea.

High crime, poor tenant pool, crappy schools, unfavorable laws, and ridiculously high taxes.

"Rich Dad Poor Dad" is kind of the default real estate investment book that jump starts a lot of people, I highly recommend that one starting out.

For example if you look on Zillow and find a house you like the agent might not have put water prices in but look at all the properties in the area because I bet you that another agent has put this piece of information in their listing.  

I believe it's right to ask if it's OK to wholesale "move" communities (which are often poor or minority communities) that are in the path of progress.

Alan --- I agree with you -- most of the so-called "wholesalers are un-licensed, their contract is poorly written and they haven't really disclosed to the property owner what is going to happen.

You will potentially get better returns betting on young talent, but it's risky. 

Turnkeys are often poor investments. 

I bet I can get 10 different opinions here though!

Also, trying to achieve goals like that can lead to poor decisions/bad investments.