Or does each syndicator have their own method of keeping track of these data points? 

@Robin Dassy the absolute BEST data source that I have seen for ANY state out there is the Texas A&M Real Estate Institute. 

Market cap rates continue to push into the low 5%'s, and I'm seeing new & renovated buildings sell for mid-high 300k's per unit in the right areas.I'm happy to share some market data and offer opinions where I can. 

The Operations LLC is often used for all the highest liability activities, such as property management, paying contractors, collecting rent, etc.This article can explain some of the differences more clearly.

If so be very leary of the completeness of the data. 

I have been collecting my little list of "distressed looking" homes and then Ill get their names and send out letters. 

Personally I would be most interested in buy and hold rentals (or lease options), but any type of data collection can have application for the other types of strategy in the end (exit strategy contingencies, etc.).I agree that local news is a good source, though it is generally lagging (by about a quarter in most cases). 

Hamilton County also just entered into an agreement with AirBnB to collect occupancy taxes on rental rooms. 

Want to expand on my business book "collection". what are your favorite books that you have read for starting out in real estate investing, rental property's, business books..etc?

Prorate it based on rent collected.4.