This additional element adds complexity which you want set up right on the front end, because it can cost you way more on the back end.Plus, to your point. 

If it turns out to be helpful, consider having them build a data mapping interface so you can tailor it for future use against other counties/formats.Be sure that your agreement gives you ownership of the intellectual property - don't let them bamboozle you with stories of Proprietary Elements. 

I️’ve listened to numerous podcasts, attended a webinar, read a ton of articles and have actually listened to a couple audiobooks that were recommended.

There are numerous reasonably priced Single and Multi Family homes for under $100k in certain neighborhoods (i.e.

This question has so many elements to it that I am struggling to help.

I have read numerous articles and forums regarding the income issue.

Is it possible for a program to pull together a large amount of data based on numerical criteria? 

The water sits in the tank and with the interaction between the elements in the water and the metal in the tank and rod it can give off that sulphur smell.

I've read numerous posts on people suggesting certain cities to invest in, but was wondering how do you determine if the city is a good one?

I'm more of a conservative investor, so I'd say slow and steady beats quick and risky :)Since you haven't made your first investment yet, this is a little bit cart-before-the-horse, but once you have that first MFR under your belt, don't forget that you can always use the 1031 exchange to leapfrog it into bigger and better, or smaller and more numerous, if you find other, more lucrative, REI opportunities down the road.