James and Shanti Kandasamy  There are companies that analyze sales and publish that information such as Korpacz/PwC  http://www.pwc.com/us/en/asset-management/real-estate/publications/pwc-real-estate-investor-survey.jhtml A cap rate is only as good as the details of the NOI. 

It would be most appropriate to ask for rent rolls, maintenance records, tax rates (public information available from County Assessor), before making an offer. 

PC has lost 25% of all [public school students, closed 4 schools and fired over 100 teachers due to lack of housing. 

The Trust owns the property, The business entity interacts with the public.

Finally, with the use of Trusts while establishing these structures you can add a level of anonymity by removing your name from public record.You build up your protection as you build your assets.

You can start by pulling up public records and see who the owner is.  3.

The IRS's own publications give pretty detailed information on what qualifies as a real estate professional and what documentation is required.

The general public seems to empathize with tenants against landlords, because everyone assumes landlords are "rich"!

45 minutes both ways regardless of traffic and Irvine has a great local public transit system, especially if you work in one of the commercial towers.

Success always starts w/removing the limitations public school & society put on us, then we delve in, thrive & prosper.