My best contractors over thirty years of flipping were always people I met through networking or other investors or trial and error, never online.

check the local municipal code, most are online.

Also, if anyone has any experience with DSCR lenders online, I would love to hear any recommendations.Thanks,Gene

Are there any good resources online to be able to get an idea of average monthly/yearly expenses like utilities, etc. for a given zip or city?

The new regulations went into force this year and you can Google them online. #2.

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

Been getting nowhere with zoning laws found online and in the local library for Yonkers (in westchester county) as to whether any permits are needed in order to operate such a business. 

If you choose an online program, ask how much access you have to the coach.

The tenant used an online maintenance request system to request a handful of maintenance issues for the first 6 to 8 months.

Every PM operates differently, and at the end of the day, there is tons of information you can navigate on your own in the beginning stages online, but surely there will be PM's that would be more than happy to assist you on journey.