But it's also a lot more accurate, and it will teach you a lot more about how to quickly analyze a property than any amount of browsing Zillow will.

I was browsing youtube videos about earning money when one caught my eye.

Other than just the word of mouth, the only other thing I've done is I contacted many listing agents that I found browsing Redfin listings in my area asking this: "I am in investor, I have $X of cash that I can bring to a deal.

Its being my first investment I would like to stick to the backyard rule but browsing this forum and looking around me I am not sure If a cash flow positive property can be found in bay area with a budget of budget of <800K

I've made a small business plan, browsed for properties and lenders and ran across a few, but I don't have much capital except for a tiny savings and a small 401(k) that I plan to convert to self directed. 

Hey @Mario I Fernandez this is probably too late but I was browsing through the forums and saw this.

Browsed internet and listings sent by realtor.

Browsed internet and listings sent by realtor.

No - this has to do with the TERRIBLE BP desktop/app interface.

I didn't like Buildium's interface as much so we've been rocking Rentec for years.