CASH FLOW, LOW COST OF ENTRY, LANDLORD TENANT LAWS. 

@Tommy AdeoyeTry going to your county clerks office and looking up “lis pendes” in their real estate data base.

I am really trying to "follow the data" as much as I can. 

Low barrier of entry and limited downside for someone just starting out.

@Evelyn Castillo - besides checking them out fully, keep in mind that you will be paying for their services somewhere, somehow.If they sell you a turnkey rental, their fee will be in the sales price, etc.It may actually be a good entry into the marketplace, so you can do the next deal yourself.

Now, in regards to the practice of restricting the data being shown because you as a PM is concern that the owner might get worried because of the data readings, calling you in panic and wasting your time.

Real data can often times prove lower risk meaning lower premium.

So how does one go about finding comps without the latest data?

It will mean less money down and allow you to get into real estate at a lower entry point. 

You can expect capital appreciation, prior sponsor data is encouraging to indicate total IRR over 10% (but no guarantee).