Hi BP,The scope of knowledge I think are essential for me to get my first deal is narrowing and thank you very much for contributing to that. 

If you are, I suggest you narrow it down to one, otherwise, no one (smart) will invest time into your goals.  

The lots are fenced and narrow the street the property is on.

When you have narrowed down the area or even the property that you want to buy, then call the agent.

@Jeff Unruh Mecklenburg County, NC has a very robust online tool for search tax foreclosures to include narrowing searches by property type. http://mapserver.mecklenburgcountync.gov/foreclosures/Vacant land presents a whole host of potential problems that may inhibit a quick flip.

I have found volunteering and studying for my real estate license to be very beneficial.Currently looking for websites to help me research and narrow down my real estate investment areas.How do some of you go about researching new locations for out of estate?

First SFR deal is getting closer and closer, I have it narrowed down to 2 and now I am contemplating how I am paying for it.  

I have found volunteering and studying for my real estate license to be very beneficial.Currently looking for websites to help me research and narrow down my real estate investment areas.How do some of you go about researching new locations for out of estate?

I find that sending people to a website helps to narrow down the motivations of people interacting with your ads.

This will help you narrow your areas of focus and help define what savings goal you should be working toward.