On the deposit slip I have the tenant write their name or unit # so I can track in my online banking for accounting.

@Jasraj Singh a really good and simple starting point without getting a good agent involved is using https://www.zillow.com/home-va... and do some simple market analysis on a zip code and census track basis.

We are on track to have it completed in July in time for the upcoming school year (assuming there are classes on campus).

We own Class B multifamily properties and our collections were 99.6% for April and we are on track to collect similar % for May.

One of the members even came up with a form for people to enter break in info into it so that the locations can be tracked and reported to the police and so that they can see if there are patterns to it all.

Nothing ever came of it.We have had our fair share of "show AppFolio how it's done" moments ;) I do wish they would prioritize some other useful features, like a map of all our properties (we manage mostly SFRs and small multis), eviction tracking, etc.

They're a great group to learn from and to help you keep track of the industry. 

Replying to keep track of this post, I’m potentially buying a home in a flood prone area and could use some knowledge as well

That comes later when you have a track record for buying good deals that make you money.Good luck!

Huntsville had already been on my radar, but the buzz around Huntsville confirmed I was on the right track.