There is government data online to see where good schools are, low crime rates, and desirable city amenities.  

Would be interested to hear your experience. online/offline. 

I have an opportunity to partner in a large scale A-class multifamily / mixed use development.

This amounts to lost opportunity because if you had purchased RE, at the closing it can start producing return. 4) ADUs detract from the existing structure whether this is privacy, a garage, or just yard space. 5) this is related to the value added by the ADU, but there are many more buyers looking to purchase homes for their family than there are RE investors looking to purchase small unit count properties.

We were presented with an opportunity to purchase a home direct from seller before his home is foreclosed on.

Attend workshops, read books, listen to podcasts, and participate in online forums like BiggerPockets.

I thought about presenting a JV opportunity to some of the agents as a solution to this problem.

.; rent medians and lower and upper bounds, typical days on market before securing a tenant, local vacancy rates, tenants' typical income, education level, employment opportunities, credit, and rental history).

I was thinking of purchasing a hot tub...I called local companies and can get a 220v hot tub for around 6500, or could order a "plug and play" online that is 110v.

Is there no definitive MLS of commercial properties online?