https://www.cobbtax.org/property/delinquentAlthough there is a link to a page that says they will list the properties, they never have online. 

Always pay on time online and haven’t heard a peep from them since last fall.

The BiggerPockets calculators are a huge way to practice and once you get the hang of it @Mark Lange, you can use the back of a napkin.

The rental market is really strong right now but there is also a ton of new building, so I'm not sure as those come online how it will affect the rental market.Ian

I read a bunch of reviews online for various self-directed IRA companies but the testimonials are mixed. 

(A lot less via crowdfunding companies online).Happy Investing!

You can not have a vague screening practice/standard and expect it to stand up in court.In your case you will be taking higher risks simply based on you having C and me B class properties. 

Yes, the typical practice for those who own property in their own name is to have the payments made out to their own name.#4.

I ended up on bigger pockets when searching for an online community of like minded individuals whose passion is real estate investing (so glad I found this site). 

It is hard to find books or other online material that is updated enough to rely on.Regards,Erik