Best deal I found was using open source solutions (e.g.

Some friends would like to set up cameras for properties after they turn off the electricity to the property, and I'm looking into some ultra cheap solutions to do that. 

Why can I explain how a lease option can be a benefit to them and how i can help the seller find a solutions to their problems so it can be a win win situation for a seller and the buyer. please help?

I am new to real estate investing and just passed my Fl real estate exam and am looking for a investor friendly broker.Welcome to Bigger Pockets.Morgan HoggCentral Property Solutions, LLC

He looked at my plan and pointed out that these types of properties produce much less cashflow than something like a duplex, and the property taxes in many of these areas easily are over $4,000 per year.His solution was to buy a duplex in a hot area of Philadelphia.

It has since evolved into a home grown solution (mostly in C/C++).  

It seems as though an investor needs current and future jobs data, vacancy rates, rental rate in area, crime rates, etc, in order to determine whether a rental property is a good buy or not.Can anyone tell me what are the reliable sources where this type info is obtained.?

You might also consider contacting a company like ALE Solutions who help people with temporary housing when they've been displaced due to a covered property damage insurance claim.

As far as zillow for comps  ive been on bp long enough to know theyre not reliable so i check the zillow comps final sale price from assesor page.

Yearly cash flow becomes reasonably reliable retirement income.