I do check online court records, verify the current landlord they list actually owns the property, and verify all other info. 

I'm one of the most visible people on the site, so many of the messages come from me.The forms you were offered are a package that we have created with the help of state-specific attorneys so that newer landlords who do need them can have a good set of documents rather than the "free" forms available online that do little to nothing to protect their interests.

I know the US Census has their data available online, but I'm looking for an API that allows me to get recent population history for, say, the top 30 cities in the US.

Timing the market is a fools game. 

good for you for being proactive and getting into real estate at this stage of the game.

LLC would go on Line 12 (business income) and no structure it would go on Line 17 (real estate income)

I don’t play in the large multi area, but if I were it would make me very nervous with all the multi and singles family inventory coming online in the next 1-1.5 years.

Is wholesaling still a viable way to make an income in real estate of has the boat sailed and if you’re not already in the game it is too hard to get into and to make deals

@Travis Cheney A little late to the game here, but following in your shoes here 2 years later and couldn't find another more relatable story.

At Wells Fargo most everything is done online.