When I go to build a new home in a new area the first thing I do is call the local building department, ask them what is needed, often they will have these things listed on their website.

I would be happy to host the event if you pull a group together.

@Amr Moussa  if you are looking to see if the property may be in a flood zone you can go to the FEMA website and search the address to see if it falls in one of their defined flood zones that would require flood insurance 

We use a property management software that syndicates our listings to 20+ marketing websites, and we get inundated with email inquiries.

When people ask about a rental, I refer them to our company website where we spell everything out so everyone gets the same information about the unit, the criteria to rent from us, etc.Applications are processed according to a set of written criteria. 

I hate the VRBO website and service. 

Glad you joined the best real estate investing website! 

They had a proper website, great follow-up and everything could be automated for me (direct deposit)After that, I got 3 client testimonials, and all were rave reviews and I was sold.

I ran the numbers with the calculator found on the BP website, and I estimate the repairs to be 35k, closing costs 3k, holding costs 4.5k (3 months) and agent fee 9.5k.

I grew up next door in Manchester, which is a good little rental market IMO.I believe that @Scott Hollister is still hosting a monthly meet up in the area.