I have bought 4 courses and downloaded and read 100's of articles and spent a lot of time on this forum.

Here is the link, this will give you occupancy for the major city near you https://www.yardimatrix.com/Media/Downloads#gp_2

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating ReHab Costs http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookCouple good reads 9 Reasons You Couldn't Find A Buyer For Your Wholesale Deal Don't Start Wholesaling Until You Read This: Wholesale Advice from a Fix and Flipper How to Start Wholesaling: Getting Past The Education and Into the FieldUltimate Guide to wholesalinghttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/Download BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10.

If it allows you to download data online, then you are in good shape and don't need to buy the lists.If your county recorder does not allow you to download data online, then you will have to look for a company that offers you the recorded data for notices of default, notices of trustee sales, etc.

You can also download the Meetup app and see if theres any REI groups in your area where you can network with other beginning and Veteran Investors.

I have a contract that I downloaded from here but its for texas.

Download the entire local MLS database (you will likely need to be licensed and sign an agreement to get a feed - partner with an agent if not lic.)2.

I downloaded J Scott's SFH analysis spreadsheets from the FilePlace so that I can practice analyzing properties to see if they're potential deals.

Also, consider downloading our free e-book, "The Ultimate Guide to Passive Real Estate Investing".P.S.  

So might be a issue now or later if tenants have issues they'll turn on you and call city...I'd rent as it was intended a SFH and get a rental license if required from city to rent it as such. download your state landlord tenant laws and research your city requirements for rental license.