(I test concrete poured at job sites to ensure it meets required specifications) And as I said in my response to Caleb that job is pretty time intensive so I don’t really see working a second or third job as a possibility if I still want to have time to educate myself and stay rested.

Auction Sites or Distressed Property Listings: Sites like Auction.com or Hubzu sometimes list properties that need work but are in decent locations and within budget.Given your experience with renovations and your budget, exploring these options might get you closer to what you're looking for without having to compromise on property age or potential renovation challenges.

Look them up on the tax records for free and then use a free site like Spokeo to search info on the owner.

How much of your free-time goes into research versus actual hands-on work on-site?

Typical pad site is about 3 acres, but I've seen bigger and smaller depending on the well. 

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.There are over 20 real estate accountants on this site.

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@Drew Shirley I am in the vast minority on this site regarding co-signers.

Online, I actually don’t remember the original site I was on-one of the big ones which led me to a desert land site where one woman who owned a lot of San Bernadino land was selling.

This casual conversation turned into a unique opportunity, allowing me to connect directly with the owner and negotiate a fair deal before it officially hit the market.