Google local chambers of commerce to try to identify economic trends.

You could also contact one of the Chamber of Commerce to get their help for where you should locate and if he was aware of any future development that might effect you.  

I've put in offers on a few that didn't get accepted since being licensed, and before that put in an offer with owner financing as I didn't have the funds at the time, but I like the area and think it will improve as new development is getting closer and closer, sure to drive rents and values up on the older smaller homes.

Now on the buyer side, targeted marketing allows you to identify those that have expressed an intent to purchase and to focus your campaign.

Your location is an important factor on rentals as well as nearby amenities and the retail development near there. 

I look forward to learning and developing with the Bigger Pockets community!

However, (a) there are IRA/401k compliance concepts that you should be aware of and (b) you should develop an efficient method for accessing IRA capital - I'll often get introduced to syndicators that find dealing with IRA/401k money to be a huge nuisance, which it does not have to be.On most syndicated deals there will be leverage involved, resulting - potentially - in taxable UDFI to IRA investors.

In addition, I am sure the fact that you are so detailed with your process made it easy for the insurance carrier to find coverage & identify subrogation against the water company.  

I am in need of a Real Estate Attorney who can help with looking over a current lease I have and help me develop a better one.

I recommend you start out defining what you want, develop education in that area of expertise, and attend local real estate socials.