Your best bet is to find your local REIA chapter and join. 

Some mortgage lenders and local regulations may require you to have landlord insurance once you convert your property into a full rental.

Anyone local want to confirm if work is slowing down at the plant site?

Reviewing data from different sources (check around BP to find those resources) is a good step in the process but I believe that speaking to other investors, realtors, rental managers and other local people is the best way to find out where to invest and where not to invest.  

I live in Sacramento & own a home & trying to buy a rental property but prices are crazy high in my locality and even in the whole of California.

I would stick with a CPA in MA and personally would look locally.

NYC flat roofs, the locale, and the lack of trees(sadly) make NYC a great option for solar. 

@Blair Colsey I was actually looking for some local market insights.

It's also important to ensure your property is presented well with professional photographs and possibly a virtual tour.Additionally, expanding your marketing to social media, real estate forums, and local community boards could help increase visibility.

Is there a local store that sells them?