If you want to retire with RE, you might not pay any taxes if you structure your deals correctly and plan correctly to qualify for RE professional( RE pro dont have a limitation of passive loss ) . 

I'm looking to build business relationships with local and non-local professional to help me succeed in this field.

My suggestion: you need professional advice - talk with @Scott Smith.

Search for recently sold homes and use the map feature to find the ones in the same neighborhood or close to your subject property.

Use the Search feature on BP to locate anything and anyone in those areas/towns you mentioned.

Hi,I actually started using this forum to help me invest out of state, but found out I need help with my tenants here in LA.I have a 3/2 condo here in LA (near Pasadena) and currently rent it out to 3 young professionals, right out of college young.  

Higher crime rates seem to be a feature of many towns that are dominated by the military (ex.

If you have a professional property mgmt company they maybe able to provide these reports as well.3) Other BP members can correct me if I am wrong, but there isn't a typical expense rate for an area. 

H.R. 1585, Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act – Passed in House by voice vote on November 1, 2017.Sponsored by Rep.

In the amendment and in this exact wording we requested "Buyers requests that all work be done by licensed professional/reputable company and copies of all work-orders/receipts for repairs" and "All repairs should be completed on or before 7/16/2018" .