There are larger, more comprehensive tenant screening solutions that cost more but provide much more useful information than just a FICO score or criminal / landlord registry file.

There are also a couple of decent books covering the basics, although this area is so different and specialized amongst the various taxing authorities that a book can only provide an overview with basic information.

Because that is what most buyers are going to be looking at to determine a starting point for price.Then look at RealtyTrac or Redfin for a quick view of more information.After that do a comprehensive market analysis.

Try to look at the "Comprehensive Annual Financial Report" which is also often called "Comprehensive Plan".Example: http://www.whitestown.in.gov/vertical/sites/%7BB8BE8AC3-9DE8-4247-BCB0-1173F48CC7C3%7D/uploads/Whitestown_Comp_Plan_FINAL.pdf

Thanks for the reply and sharing an overview of the regulatory environment.  

@Phil Hong If you're just wanting to look at a map then http://graphics.latimes.com/soft-story-apartments-needing-retrofit/ is good because it's visuall mapped out, though i don't know if this is a comprehensive.

I plan on writing a very detailed blog on my 1st experience using a 203 k loan as it was quite comprehensive, especially as a newbie investor, but for now I'm just extremely excited and feel like screaming at the top of my lungs that the process is finally over.

@Joel Owens Thanks for the great overview on retail.

What is most important, is "Who CAN Fund Your Deal".Every lender has their own underwriting criteria, not all lenders do all loans nor all asset types.I can look into it if you like or you can tell me "kick rocks"Here are the basics that you must cover:  Executive SummaryThis should be a complete, extensive overview of the project that includes:Description of Property:Address, project name, estimated value, number of units, occupancy, etc.Legal Owner:Entity and individuals which own the property or to be created.Loan Amount & Use of Funds:Debt owed, other liens on the property, uses of cash.Date of Purchase & Price:How much cash does the borrower have invested?

I am looking to change up my "Elevator Speech" that I use to give people a quick overview of what I do (buy distressed properties to rehab and resell them).