., military base)e) is there a major airport in the areaf) how do people commute to jobs  - highways (is there access nearby) or public transportation (is there access in a walking distance)g) school ratingsh) crime reportsi) is there a supply versus demand for the type of rental housing I'm looking to buyAnd then you put it all together to see where you fit overall.

@Kobi Walsh: I am sure that there are many many untold stories publicly and with every syndication, there is some insight that you can learn. 

Also there is no reason not to use a quality realtor to lease it, its a free service here!

Interesting... when loans are sold to the secondary market, but the original lender continues to service the loan, does the original lender get a service fee?

Hi Kenneth, I own LIV Indy, which is a full service brokerage serving investor clients.

Free on this coast is DIY.All the information is public, you just need to know how and what to retrieve, review and analyze.I can't imagine giving away that work that for free with the hope of insuring a high risk transaction.

My intention was to pass on the loan servicing fee to the borrower.

By picking the right property and making sure it is in excellent condition when you put it in service you reduce the likelihood of these issues. 

Also check out build.com and overstock.com Build.com has great customer service and will try to beat Lowe’s or Home Depot on prices.  

My intention was to pass on the loan servicing fee to the borrower.