They may not make much progress, and they may even go backwards.

Considering how crazy the real estate market is here in Florida, I've been evaluating alternate means of sourcing potential investment properties, one of those being tax deed sales.

Looking forward to seeing your progress.

If these are your issues with investing I think you may need to evaluate what you want to invest in.

When evaluating your investments, try to avoid these fallacies, as they can keep you sidetracked.  

Consider different selling options (traditional sale, rental, or auction) based on market conditions.Tools that may help: QuickBooks for budgeting and expense tracking.Zillow or Redfin for real-time market data Asana or Trello to track the progress 

The seller data is useful but it must be evaluated within the context of your own investing knowledge and experience.A local property manager who manages similar assets can also provide useful data.Use your local market knowledge and experience to develop a proforma you feel confident in and proceed from there.Arn

In Memphis, TN, evaluating a property's potential involves more than just looking at its zip code.

I then grew my knowledge along with Brandon Turner who we got to see progress personally. 

Can you evaluate whether something is a good investment - use the BP calculators, build your own spreadsheet, identify what seems like a good deal to you (everyone has different criteria).