I’m an HCAC-R Vet in SoCal, in a similar boat.

Actually a lot of the info you'd get from an operating statement (gross rent, expenses, NOI, etc.) is available on many listing websites like Redfin and realtor.com, albeit not as up to date as the MLS and not always accurate but that goes for all data provided by listings.Regarding MLS access: it is protected carefully with various methods such as keystroke tracking, IP address, simultaneous login etc. and agents can get in a lot of trouble for sharing their login info, which is good because within the massive database is a lot of private info that can be dangerous in the wrong hands like lockbox and security system codes.

@Joel Francis yes you should use CRM to track all your leads from the start as you will need a solid follow up system and plan.

-R

Second, I would start thinking about the systems and scripts that you will use as calls start coming in.

What is the best way to charge your tenants for utilities if there's only one meter? One unit upstairs and one unit downstairs. 

Hopefully today the system will let me!

(Will leave my opinion of that fund for another time) If that is tax free or tax deferred would come into play too.Well, that's an option some people choose because it's quite safe as long as Oregon funds the pension system. 

But after you've gone through the process a few times, you start (well, least I did) to see the how the system works pretty well.

If you can afford Rancho I would do that because the school system in this city is really good.