Where to start looking for your first deal

[Matthew Wright]

Hi - does anyone have any suggestions on where to start the process of looking for a first deal? Foreclosures, MLS listings, hiring an agent to help with the leg work, etc? I know your money is made on the buy in REI and this will be my first buy but am overwhelmed on where to start - any and all advice is welcomed! I work 60+ hours a week at my day job so an agent seems like the obvious choice for me but just curious if I am missing the boat. Also - I am looking for either a single family home or a townhouse, no multi family as they are scarce in my area. Thanks in advance