The only thing with PDF is that they won't allow you to adjust the font size if reading on the kindle, which tend to be very small.

I tend to just stick with property management companies, if the need arises.

Do not operate off them- either the for sale or the rent data.For Sale Data Accuracy– I have found that this data tends to be more outdated than realtor.com.

I wouldn't waste my time, unless you're in some high end neighborhood with an HOA and it's absolutely essential.Tenants have a reputation for destroying lawns and landscaping because, um, they tend to do that.  

Nicer, cleaner, newer homes tend to make less cash flow, but you attract better tenants and when you take pride in your property the tenant is much more likely to take care of the home, and you have less turnover because your whole business model is around benefiting the tenant and they sense this and enjoy the mutually beneficial  relationship.  

@Dylan Douglas I also tend to drink too much while watching football on thanksgiving.

In fact, I'd venture to say that beneficiaries tend to be disqualified persons more often than not.

In fact, stressed properties tend to bring a good return if you play it smart.

Another thing I've noticed is that many LI towns with low ARV (and $250k is low for most of LI), days on market (DOM) tend to be high.

My tenants tend to stay with me for years.