Good luck with your search...

. - Four years of appreciation -100k HELOC for investing.TakeawaysThis house hack worked because I chose a desirable home in a good area with strong appreciation potential.

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

Check county recordsUse online search tools like PropStream, Reonomy, PropertyShark, etc.Use local GIS mapping tools (ask your county)Search online directories for LLC or TrustTalk to neighborsHire a skip tracerSend a letter to the propertyThere are a lot of options.

I've been looking in deal finder for properties and noticed to multi families aren't showing up in map view, but when I search them by address the listing appears.

I flip in areas I'm familiar with but even if not, it's not complicated to formulate comps from basic google searches.

I have done a couple hours of initial research searching for top markets and have an initial list that I'm researching including Detroit, Memphis, and OH (Columbus, Dayton, Cleveland, Cincinnati) to start.

Hi-I'm in search of a wholesale/investor friendly Title Company in Central PA (preferably somewhere close to Altoona or State College). 

You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.

They are searching for emerging developers and are offering all sorts of grants to development ready cities.