I want to start investing and building a portfolio... where do I start and what is the best process to learn?

I understand the foreclosure strategy in regards to preparing for the worst at the start of the underwriting process.

I am in the process of putting together a direct mail campaign and would like to hear some other opinions on the best lists to send to and where to get those lists from. 

I have not researched statistics but believe crime is rather low.  

I have the same anxiety towards risk that I think you're having and I've noticed that sometimes it helps to step out of yourself when analyzing a deal and pretend that you are coaching either a new investor or your past self through the process.

It's a very manual process, but the more steps you have to take means that your competitors likely aren't doing the same.

What sources should I use to find the appropriate statistics?

How long dies the process take in Connecticut

How long should the quite title action process take in Connecticut

When the reports came back with flying colors, it gave me the confidence to close on the deal quickly.Having a partner has made the process much easier than taking down the deal alone.