I'm making decisions based on data and forecast.

Answer: to ensure the applicant can afford to pay rent every month.Question: Do these applicants meet my income requirement?

I still don't have a method for finding good employees and ensuring they are putting in their time.  

That means calling other agents, relocation companies, and investors that can close to ensure you get top dollar for the property.

Just a lil about myself, I am a recent graduate (October 2017), live in New York City but move from Massachusetts where I go to school to SoCal California to live with a friend that currently goes to school in Los Angeles.Anyways my issue is after I move to California I started to work in December as a data center technician contractor in Irvine, the job lasted for 3 months since it was a 3 month contract, I’ve been researching about real estate since I started the job then decided that I wanted to invest in it.I devoted all my time and effort since March into real estate to learn and network, went to one meetup in Irvine, met the guy that hosted the meetup (Great Guy!)

As someone who comes from a software/data background, I simply to do not believe that multiple offers "just happen" on homes that have sat for weeks/months AND there was no price drop to trigger interest. 

I’m hoping to hear how others analyze markets, what tools you use, and sites you gather data from.

@Greg, Probably judicial foreclosure on deed of trust to secure assumption (usually of the spouse that got the house in the divorce gives the other a lien to ensure the mortgage gets paid). 

After Repair Value /Comps - Provide comparable sales data that confirms your After Repair ValueRepairs - Provide a detailed estimate/scope of work of the repairs that you are planning for the project.Loan Terms - Provide the financing terms (interest rate, points, holding period) you have budgeted to pay the lenderHolding Period - # of months it will take to rehab & resell the propertyOther Costs - Provide a breakdown of other costs (buying, holding, selling & financing costs) Profit Margin - Highlight the total profit & profit % you have built in the deal.  

However, in NC if you want to get any sort of private money loan, you'll need to ensure: 1) The property is non-owner occupied and 2) It is owned by an LLC, or other entity.