COMMUNICATIONSTexting me an overview of your deal is fine but it lacks all the details required so make sure to send a follow up email with complete details.2.

It is hard to recommend even a good course when I know statistically an investor will not be successful.It is worth mentioning that one of the most comprehensive courses I took was by @Charles Parrish.

I could make guesses but since I have only invested locally, I don't want to offer unproven advice.No matter where you chose, I'd highly recommend visiting for a weekend and getting a brief overview of the place, the people and the local investors.  

To change the zoning requires land use analysis and a view of the Comprehensive plan.   

There is a phenominal FREE rental property analysis tool (calculator) here at BiggerPockets:http://www.biggerpockets.com/recritic.htmlBTW - It allows you to enter all the expenses and is quite comprehensive.

It is a great read and will give you an overview of REI.

I have no comprehension of what happened.

Nevada.The above is not a comprehensive list but it will give you an idea of what will drive Las Vegas’ growth in the foreseeable future.Limited SupplyLas Vegas is running out of land for expansion. 

What I really want right now is not a comprehensive biz plan, just a short 1-2 page synopsis of my goals and actionable strategies.

Recently I found some great sources and am now printing Comprehensive Housing Market Analysis's for each area I would like to explore.