i've been trying to decide what online tenant check service to use. but i've been reading that some of these services dont give you the info they entered, such as social security number, etc. 

My post was more along the lines of things that might not be so obvious other than 50% for expenses, and check mechanicals for serviceable age remaining.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

I have a cpa I used for personal tax’s for years-but his information seems inconsistant with info on BP for flips.I will flip in central NJ (Piscataway etc) and later South Jersey.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Hey Diana,Here are the guidelines I use, though you'll need to make variations based on your market, age of properties, etc.  

I will pm you his contact info. 

With an annuity, you hand over a big chunk of cash now in return for the promise that when you reach a certain age, the annuity will give you a guaranteed monthly payout until you die.

@Ian Donovan Where did you get the info on the zoning? 

@Lance Johnson send me the info, I'll take a serious look at it.