I am trying to find summary reports on different markets so I can begin sourcing information.

We recently said no to someone going month to month because they wanted to end after school started and the school district is the key reason people want that house.

The stats are below...Loan amount $107,000CMA $148,000PITI $775Max Potential Rent $1050The property is turn key, no rehab required.

The only source of knowledge is experience.

I worked at a student apartment complex and we often saw financial aid as a main source of income for our tenants.

-However note that for real property the original use must be with the taxpayer or it must be substantially improved i.e. new construction or a major renovation - it does not look like turn key properties would qualify.

I currently have a full time job as a Sales manager for residential Solar and I want to build a RE portfolio on the side and build a second source of income and, possibly in the future take RE full time.     

So as a person just discovering what it is all about, networking is key.. a lot of people in these groups can put a lot of stuff into context.

@Jason Ma Broker reports (they leverage and pay for databases), market research (online sources, personal network) and conversations with other investors/lenders/brokers/property managers.

I suggest printing them out and making notes, highlight key items, etc on them to give you a better understanding of the laws.