Once you have done all of that, then start running #s on houses so you know what a good deal looks like and hit the streets door knocking and making calls!

I think it can work out best if you get your horror stories over early; some people get roses and rainbows with their first tenant, think "this is easy street", pick up a couple more properties, then get a bad run or two and lose everything.

Several times a week I get ad based emails from Easy Street Capital thru biggerpockets emails.

Yeah that map is a great starting point and something to double check areas with if new to the area...we work a little more on a street by street, neighborhood basis, so it's gets a little more specific. 

@Josh Mac keep in mind that Zillow can be completely unaware of factors that affect value...and some of these factors might not be apparent until you see the property in-person.For instance, maybe someone added a bathroom to the house, and now it's a 3/3, but Zillow thinks it's a 3/2.  ...or maybe the house is right next to a busy road with tons of traffic noise, but the Zestimate is based on nearby houses that are on quieter residential streets  ...or the main floor beam under the house is rotted out--Zillow would never know that...In short, there are a ton of factors that can affect a property's value that Zillow might completely miss.The Zestimate can be reasonably accurate in showing a ballpark value...but, I wouldn't make life and death investing decisions based on a Zestimate...

When it is time to pick a property, I would check in on the house at all times of day to get a feel for the street. 

There were 2 vacant lots that closed across the street for 1m and 2m, so we knew the land alone was worth 1.5m minimum, plus there was a small house on it already.

SS#'s are going for $1,000 on the street.

* Capital One & Discover cards DO report to personal credit These companies have access to lesser known banks beyond the high street obvious card providers, and how best to apply to them, as in your business profile, that’s what you are paying for.

In September of this year, they were selling 1800 sqft brand new built homes for $465K, now those same homes on the same street are listed for $399K-$409K.