I am still working on my characterization of each surrounding area to define which neighborhoods are growth and which ones lack rentals (and thus need me to place a few).

I think you can't broad stroke things on a macro level.Houses here in Georgia I read an article the other day that values are up 12% over last years pricing.There are many markets that are regular appreciation markets.

Define income?

You can have a weighted average approach, defined by various considerations, and have expectations generally obtained for that type or property, in that geographic are, under expected economic conditions assuming prudent management taking into consideration property condition, age of a property, it's location and known variables.

Sorry @Jeremy Sanders, but your question is a little too broad.

You need to define the nature of your business and then sit down with a good insurance broker who can write the coverage that will match your specific areas of risk.It's important that you find a quality, knowledgeable broker.

Newbies see sizzle and are easily impressed.So far, I don't see any meat, what I see is defining or structuring aspects differently so that that they can built upon to influence the end result as being a successful result.

I realize my question is very broad, but I am completely green, and at this point I'm just looking to find some sort of answer as to why when I'm looking on MLS or Kijiji, that I honestly don't know what I'm looking at or looking for to pick out the good opportunities from the not so good ones.I wish there were a better way to word my questions but any information would help tremendously, thank you ahead of time!

The question should be "As a business what would be the most effective use of my disposable capital in order to grow my business as quickly as possible"  Specifically defining the goals and needs of your business really helps you stay on track and focus on the fundamentals of fast growth.  

If you meet with him and have him define what he expects you may find a little leeway in the area that he oversees since he is the one that will be contacting you if the city gets any calls.