I just have to manually look up that data if I need it. 

Anyways, I have been learning a lot here and look forward to learning a lot more, if you all can take my stupid questions.I work full-time as a cancer data specialist (contractor for federal gov't). 

To get an edge you will need to develop relationships with brokers and lenders to ensure that you are first on their mind when they come across a deal that fits your criteria. 

Whenever you are buying a property out of state you should do a few things to ensure it's as smooth as possible. 

Just select the area and property type and select rented and data should appear.

I've got access to good title search tools and data due to my business associations in commercial real estate appraisal, so it sounds like I just need to put in a little more legwork and familiarize myself more intimately with building codes and structural red flags and bid more aggressively on these properties.Thanks again, invaluable input from all! 

So even if the average is $1050 that doesn't mean that houses also couldn't go for $1250 or $800 in the same area depending on its individual characteristics.3) It's not entirely clear where Rentometer pulls its data from, but I think they are using list prices instead of actual lease prices.

If you are weary of the whole construction process (and not know how complex of a renovation you are looking for), your local architect will usually have construction administration service which basically is overseeing the construction process on your behalf to ensure you get the end result you wanted. 

All of the money is given to me and I - with the seller's authorization - am able to go about relinquishing the debt to ensure a smooth closing for my end-buyer Post-Assignment!

They have a responsibility to ensure transfer and/or cancellation, just like they would with utilities.