The report identified these particular areas as places where investors have the most to gain from these tax benefits.

Just make sure you've identified PMs who are willing to take on new clients in the neighborhood where your property is located. 

Your landlord should provide you with pictures at move out of the damaged door that may also be of use.The landlord typically has up to 30 days to identify issues to charge to your security deposit.

I find this helps me identify which areas are "food deserts", or places which the major chains won't serve due to economic reasons. 

First identify the types of properties you'd like to buy.

Here, a corporation is useful2) Work with a mortgage broker as they can identify lenders that may consider a higher portion of renter income3) Partner / JV with others; you can be the deal finder and they can be the money partnerRegardless, don't let the above stop you from going after your first property.

If you are in doubt of your skills in identifying potential issues be sure to use an excellent inspector who is familiar with the age of the property.

One says I should wait until I have my replacement property identified - since that could take a while - and then list the small properties once i'm under contract, making the deal contingent on the sale of those properties.

One says I should wait until I have my replacement property identified - since that could take a while - and then list the small properties once i'm under contract, making the deal contingent on the sale of those properties.

@Antwaun Boykin start by clearly identifying and quantifying your goals.