I created lists, searched virtual markets and was able to skip trace all of these for free...or so I thought.

With online access to almost every jurisdictions property recordings, lenders today use software that automatically searches property transfers for transfers involving their loans.  

You could try typing developer on to the search magnifying glass in upper corner.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

Hello,My wife and I recently found a property that fits all of the things we are looking for, perfect location, price, rooms, etc. except for one problem: The previous owner was a smoker :( Does anyone have experience buying/renting out/living in a home previously owned by smokers?

It's always best to do your own research, just like screening for a good renter.Start by going to www.narpm.org to search their directory of managers.

I am curious of where people find these low priced homes, if it is my location that is the problem, and if $30k-$40k homes are still possible to flip?

Hi Steve,Welcome to BP.There are several Meetups for Real Estate investors in Albuquerque.I suggest you go to Meetup.com and search.

Search the BP for ADU appraisals to encounter numerous examples.

An ADU is a secondary dwelling unit located on the same lot as a primary residence.