For example, I know a lady in my local market that is very successful in the land business and has developed a niche that cashflows very nicely, without a lot of stress, as she puts it though I can't imagine how that is possible. 

With experience spanning nearly every aspect of real estate—except direct title work—I’ve had the opportunity to work closely with many talented vendors in the Indianapolis area.Today, I’m on the vendor side at Trojan Roofing Company, where I continue to serve the local community.

Hey Shawn - Highly suggest going to local meetups and joining investing groups on FB to build your local network.

@Lisa Eisenhauer, Yes, this is known issue, most local banks will not be able to help you. 

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 was intrigued with the prospect of buying distressed properties in bulk quantities and finding local investors who could rehab them and put them back on the market.

Hello all,
I am looking at building by brand and would like to see what the community uses for marketing of their properties. Social media, photographers, videographers? I am looking to create content online to docum...

- Network with local agents and investors, so you start getting first crack at new deals.If you can amp up the cashflow on the first duplex, you can use the extra cash to:- Pay down the mortgage, setting yourself up for a future refinance to free up your VA Entitlement.OR- For your next acquisition.One of your biggest challenges will to keep the cash flowing when you move out of a duplex.

In most states they must be published in a local paper which all are online.

@Jonathan Greene Thank you for that, I will seek out a meet up in my local area.