The minute I put a REAL (not wholetail) DEAL under contract I would reach out to each of them with a PDF presenting the property, the comparable sales within 0.25mi, pictures, and a full rehab estimate from my contractor.

It’s a bit complicated at first but believe me it’s nothing compare to medical school :) Feel free to message me, I can tell you much more.

So other than rental comps realtor provided, where has everyone found comparable rents? 

.- Other than google searching comparable rentals, is there any way you all accurately project rents as well as vacancies for your areas?

A truly self-directed Solo 401k plan would be more advantageous compared to self-directed IRA (one of the benefits is the ability to contribute 10 time more than into an IRA up to $55,000/yr, again from earned self-employment income only), however it is not for everyone.

Many areas have home stead exemptions that can significantly lower the rate. so what current owner is paying may not be what you will be paying.Also what is the valuation the taxes were figured against compared to new sales price. those taxes could raise significantlyYour insure estimate would be extremely low compared to my area in Georgia.

I require all my guests to be paid in full, 60 days prior to their arrival.

3)  What good information material would you recommend to compare all the markets state to state?

The Sec 121 exemption requires that you have lived in the prop for at least 24 out of the 60 months prior to selling and have owned the prop for at least five years in total (because you bought it through a 1031).

Its currently occupied and the rent being charged is way lower than comparable houses in the area.