To do it you have to have targeted areas where you know the rents can get pushed up through capital improvements.

Aside from attending the next RareBird Meetup and reading the many third-party reviews (99% positive), is there another way/resource to vet agents in general? 

Happy to share resources and war stories and such.

Finally went PRO....YEAH ME!!! Getting ready to do driving for dollars, send some direct mail marketing....I do not have a website (Do i need one now at the beginning)? I strongly believe I do need to at least get som...

How should I setup a partnership with these numbers and what are some good resources for finding multi-family specific partnership agreements.Thanks,HS

Also who your target renters are.I personally specialize in buying older homes 1900-1970 and get them fixed up to the point where they look nice. 

Michael Dang Nick Smith are correct and Brian Burke you can access www.hcad.org as an additional resource to get tax info.

I should also note that I do have my real estate license, but I honestly don't have the time to use it, but man, I would save a lot of money if I did :D Target Profit Margin $18,000Actual Profit Margin $17,500Financing used: 80% of home and renovations covered by bank with an interest only construction loan.

Throwing out offers left and right may be less effective than a few well monitored markets and targeted offers.

Wholesalers are a great resource but you need to make sure you get the deal with plenty meat still left on the bone!