Data sources are from Zillow.com/data, US Census Population growth, and ZIP code data sources (example within tabs). 

I'd start with a mortgage broker that can get loans from a number of bank sources.  

All of this info can be sourced from online platforms and articles, real estate investment meet-ups, and general networking with folks in the industry.Maybe studying all of this is unnecessary, but at the end of the day, the more you can perceive change in the RE space, the better you can adjust your strategy and criteria to profit in the market.

My 4th property I sourced and manage on my own, much more time consuming but much more cashflow too.

One source of cities to avoid is Neighborhood Scout's 100 most dangerous cities.

So, it's not about catering to the whimsy of folks who just want to live in world class cities, it's about keeping the critical elements of a vibrant city all getting what they need so they continue to stick around and contribute. 

The proposed legislation eliminates the ability of suitable investors to participate in private capital-raising transactions through their IRAs, a source of funding on which many of these small businesses rely.

If LA, I can definitely help you with connecting to the right people/resources and sourcing properties.

If you've ever had to call for artillery, or air support, relied on quick actionable intelligence, or even sometimes getting critical administrative paperwork done; you've had to rely on strangers.

Maybe a dumb question with an obvious answer that I have overlooked, but does anyone have recommendations for good real estate news sources about market trends, developments, etc.?