I'm pretty tech savy, so after getting to know the players, I watch what / where / when they buy and when there is a foreclosure with location and equity, they are there bidding.like I said, my target area is VERY HOT right now.

What you need on your team are knowlegable/passionate players.

One of the things I am concerned is the fact that they only use airbnb data, i'd like to be able to compare with all the big players as well.

But don’t let another player take your chips.

You can get 1 on 1 coaching from big players in this area for under $200 an hour. coaching is generally much better than classes. it's tailored directly towards you and holds you much more accountable to take action if you're doing 1 on 1 coaching every 2 weeks.

There are guys who work the courthouse steps, so I went to watch how that works and would recommend you learn those players, as they sell wholesale houses to investors when they get a deal they don't want to keep.

Do a search Herr on BP for tax liens and you will quickly see who the players are in that niche.

This isn't the only way, but you'll at least know who the main players are that likely have experience and connections.  

I am an intermediate level amateur guitar player, always willing to talk shop about that.

Failed baseball player but great coach.