Its more accurate in this regard than google maps.

There are still a lot of details left out to give a more accurate opinion of the deal but first you must remove your personal feelings from the situation as this will only hurt you. 

So it was hard to get accurate rent rates.

Truthful, and accurate comparables (Article 1, 2 of the NAR Code of Ethics).

It's a sort of a gamble still because the economy is mostly bolstered by State employees, and prices are relatively high still for decent properties.

They're known for having accurate and expert opinions. :)I think it's just like any other time in the history of money.

One part of your post is relatively accurate, that the appreciation is much less in those states.

If so I couldn't count on the income to be accurate.

Thus, the study.Would anyone have a more accurate way to run myself through scenarios?

@Al Wright You can act as your own agent when buying and selling (saving $ on commission), you can pull accurate comps, you can make offers on mls properties and hud properties, you can view houses at your convenience, you increase your knowledge of real estate law and real estate in general, you gain access to mlsHope this helps!