My search has included analyzing the prices of homes in these markets, driving around the neighborhoods, checking on occupancy restrictions, student permits if required, college enrollments, crime statistics, etc.

I started out by just researching the questions I needed answers to in the search box. 9/10 times I found the answers I was looking for.

I also use vacancies as an opportunity to make little improvements.

For anyone who wants to dig in, I suggest going on Halifax.ca and searching Airbnb and In-law suites.Paul Mackay

I have family in Zionsville so I am fairly familiar with the area and part of the reason I started searching in this area.Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Ive searched but frankly haven't found anything.

A quick search of the IRS website should help you identify which closing costs can be expensed, which must be amortized, and which are added to your cost basis and recovered through depreciation. 

Are they on track with current dues levels and reserves to meet the capital improvements required?

Click on the "lease" tab and do a search.

Internet search?