Hi @Steve McLacken,I have found BP to be an excellent resource with a myriad of information. 

Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

From what I keep reading they state that agents, brokers, property managers, etc are major resources for finding data that I could use/crunch to determine property value more accurately.  

Welcome to the site @Zach Melson You can find all the REI learning resources under Education tab above and this local forum for San Diego https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/617-san-diego-real-estate-forum can help you with networking

You can find more resources under Education for your REI learning.

Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

If possible get one on town water and sewer, underground utilities and paved roads.Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthereLocate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

I will definitely be putting this resource to great use!

They cover every human emotion.39.

@Juan Espinosa glad to see you all take my recommendation and hop on board :)You'll find this to be a valuable resource for you and Laura as you move forward, but as always Im just a call away.