I actually like online because it automatically inputs data from banks or financial institutions, I can work on it anywhere and so can my book keeper, backup on the cluod, etc.  

There may be some ways of reducing the cost of your screening report, so consult with you data provider to negotiate options to meet your goals.

There are a lot of websites that pull some of the data from the MLS, but it's not always accurate or complete.  

@Steven Pitchford what @Rick H. is good stuff.we get all our data from core logic.the key to these types of deals is you are dealing with a more savvy owner. 

"You can't improve what you don't measure" so it's essential to have acurate data and good reports per project. 

I just saw this great 3Q 2016 Economic Overview for Memphis.As the data shows, the economy is still moving ahead nicely in our MSA, which is why I am actively investing here.

Nothing overcomes the data that says that 40,000 people have left the city since it "bottomed out" ten years ago. 

They are based on market data, but they can be different depending on the quality of such data.

You'd likely end up with less data points but (from one random persons perspective) more accuracy.  

In the past I have used 3 years as my determining factor (meaning, if the rental income in 3 years would be equal to or greater than the profit of the sale I should continue to hold the property) but have no hard data to justify this parameter?