Next just click on any property listed Scroll down until you find the "Housing Information" section and click on "View Now" (<--- just an example of what info will come up) next to "Characteristics:"You'll find SO SO SO much excellent info about that Zip Code, you can even run side by side stats on another Zip Code as well with the "Comparative Community Overview" link at the top..

Matt Place congrats on the first property and interested to hear more about it.Jay Kaltenbach thanks for the info and I wrapped up this weeks webinar-- great overview.

I use Proper and the policies are on the expensive side but the coverage is much more comprehensive then other offerings.

A very comprehensive one by @ Sam Tato.

@Ryan Moore David Greene's BRRR book gives a nice overview of many aspects in REI, even if you don't deploy the same strategy.Poscasts are a great way to learn too.

Zillow is a comprehensive online real estate marketplace that offers a wealth of information about homes for sale, including their location, price, and other key details.

· Special Form coverage is the most comprehensive.

Even if it's long-distance, they will have forums and online resources where you can get a good overview of different areas the way investors see them.I echo the statements of others in saying that you should look at comps in getting a feel for what areas are valued at, however I can also see your conundrum in that you need a birds-eye view to start and then narrow down areas.My biggest suggestion would be to look at the Redfin blog and then Data Center on Redfin.

Here's a broad overview of what you can buy with $100K in the cities you listed:Kansas City - B neighborhoodJacksonville - C neighborhoodTampa - D neighborhoodDetroit - A/B neighborhood“I think initially I would probably start using a more turn key service, but then move in to having my own team as I get more experience.

While this is tangential to the thread, you may have already discovered the wealth of resources here on Bigger Pockets.You should check out Brandon Turner's excellent 'overview' guides to several topics, and absolutely consider getting J.