The builder refuses to send them to you.They state they are 'restricted' or send the type of layout you see online, just boxes, nothing the designer can use.

My first piece of advice would be to always be networking with other wholesalers/investors both online and offline.

This is the max that Sec8 will pay for any property and is the information that you can find online.  

Great points, ZharaBirmingham has relatively steady and diverse rental demand, and I’ve seen many investors I work with have success with C/B class buy-and-holds.Location is key—areas near UAB, major employers, and popular suburbs tend to have the strongest rental demand, while C/D class markets offer solid affordable housing and Section 8 opportunities.

Build your network by joining local real estate investor meetups or online communities like BiggerPockets.

An inspection is crucial to catch any major issues upfront.

Just curious do you find that accessing county records online through the county clerk website works just as well as going in person?

@Jenny Yu do they have an online portal you can log in to?

The problem is the buildings are in major need of repair...and because of this, rents are one of the lowest in town. 

For a number of years the majority of my time has been devoted to investing and developing.