I send texts to them occasionally just to say 'hi' and check in.  I

You can find them online here:  http://www.cosl.org/catalog.aspxLittle Rock is in Pulaski County, and they usually have HUNDREDS of properties up for auction, each year.

As I begin my research, do you by any chance have any expert tips or recommendations regarding pulling comps/determining ARV that I won’t find online?

I have not seen this when I search online.

@Ryan Johnston, if the 1st floor is original and at the original height, shouldn't it be grandfathered in? I

Hello there biggerpocketeans,New to this goup, and was wanting to know what is the best online resource for finding how much the rental demand there is in any selected market, and how many vacancies there are, also average rental rates.  

Well, you're in better position then - I wish I'd had seniors and retirees applicants....not with my luck...lolusually I start marketing well before the tenants move out but only if they let me show their house: when they are still in - I can't show the house I do accept applicants on short notice, especially in winter, just have to call to all their references and read between the lines.

I also have a duplex with a conventional mortgage that I live in. I

Just a couple of ideas.....one is the house you buy to live in is not necessarily the one that is a prime rental in the future.   

Does anyone know of any groups or an online site that would be a good place to present these deals and find a longer-term partner?