I was advised to look over data found in city-data.com. 

Recommend removing the stump to prevent the entry of wood destroying insects into the house.3) DOORS/WINDOWS: Most of the windows in the sunroom have broken thermal seals, resulting in moisture intrusionbetween the glass panes.5) ELECTRICAL: A) The GE electrical (disconnect) panel is recessed inside the wall a couple inches.

Use Zillow and rentometer.com to get data and analyze a few from your home to see what type if returns there are.If these meet your investment criteria then start looking in person.

I have practiced using the calculators and there are terms I don’t understand and don’t know where to find the data.

You are hereby notified that the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) does not intend to waive any privilege or privacy rights that might ordinarily attach to this communication.The electric data transmitted is for your convenience and is the sole property of Thomas-Grace Construction, Inc.

See what they sell for.Over time you will get a sense of the market.You can pull data off the web, you can look at listings and sales online but there is no substitute for putting eyeballs on these properties.2.

Another important is crime and that data is available as well.   

Let's keep this on the data.

The entry point is much lower, and I'll take the returns here all day long and not have to get into the Columbus arms race.

I am having a hard time finding many resources that describe how to get data to make informed decisions and how to analyze a deal.