@Troy A Washington Start with a comprehensive book on Real Estate investing. 

The fines will be crippling.The workshop will probably cover this, but here's a link to the state law: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/overview-of-f...Also, be sure to get an estoppel certificate from the tenants prior to closing. 

Need to verify specifics but was just told about this pocket listing & here's what I know so far:For Sale 200 acre development for only $250K; has 130 lots (~20 lots are already developed with houses); lot size is from 0.75-1.5 acres; in Phase I of development (roads for about 40 homes are graded & graveled with electrical buried), rest of land has not been touched; owner is currently selling individual  lots from $15K - $25K (generally more expensive lots have a well & septic, cheaper lots don't); manufactured or stick-built homes allowed; restrictive covenants attached (waiting for document).Location is in a rural area in the SW; local economy is based on transportation, agriculture, energy, retirement & tourism; 3 miles from a major interstate highway; on a major shortcut between 2 interstate highways; 10 mile radius population is ~ 20K; closest city with over 100K is only 1 hour away; cost of living & living expenses are definitely on the low end, great for retirees and the cheaper than average labor.Quick overview & simple math tells me that only selling 90% of the lots at the low end of $15K is just about $1.5 million.

How do I know whether or not it is good comprehensive coverage and they are equal to each other?  

It will give you the overview you need to decide exactly how you want to invest in real estate.

Striking that balance between strategic and action-oriented behavior is a challenge.To the more strategic end, are there any comprehensive checklists for getting a complete REI operation rolling, particularly using the BRRRR strategy? 

@Jacob Hinchman There are several ways you can calculate income -- 3rd party data platforms like Airdna and Mashvisor (which will give you an overview of what daily rates, occupancy rates, etc are like in the area), talking to other investors who run short term rentals in the area (reach out to them on BP, people are all so helpful here!)

Thank you for the detailed overview about the area, @Adam Mykel CoxThank you also, @James Lowery.  

The less comprehensive option ($25 - credit based resident score and National Criminal Background Report)If unsuccessful, what are your 'fair housing' tips/tricks to soften the blow of letting someone know they weren't chosen and you won't refund the $40/$25.Many thanks as always, 

We have tried traditional homeowners insurance through State Farm and Farmers and this arrangement seems to be beyond the comprehension of their software.