If the applicant lived in an apartment complex, you can just Google the apartment complex and call the number on their website first.

Sorry, don't have contact info; you'll have to google him. 

Hi i live in long island ny and i wana learn about rentals buying a house investing what to look for what to google how to determine if it will cash flow or how to determine all of this outta state as well

Ask the agent what is acceptable proof of funds and if a letter from your lender would suffice just google POF and you'll find a site to get one.

So a google search led me to this website and I went on to read the BiggerPockets beginners guide to real estate investing and I was sold!!

You may also find some renters who love the area, enjoy putting the trash in the back and waving to "Donna and Art" everytime they drive through. 

In 2014 after a work accident I sold about 20 of them I owned locally to recover and enjoy my family.

Lastly, I guess this goes without saying, but make sure you enjoy it.

I just purchased my first duplex (3 bed/3.5 bath) about the same distance from a university and have very much enjoyed it.

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.