Google "skip tracing" and hire a virtual assistant or call center to start dialing any property that last transacted for under a certain price point.

Back in the early 2000's.Most investors that hired me just Flipped them. 

Quick question about property management:In your opinion, is it better to hire a property manager (pay about 7-10%) for a company or use a software system to save money ? 

I hired them to do cold calling for us.

I set out to hire onsite managers.  

Or you can hire an attorney to represent you.

At times, I wish I hadn't even touched certain things as it cost me more to hire out a contractor to fix my mistakes, and other times I have saved myself a few hundred dollars on maintenance costs.

-I would need to hire a Real Estate Attorney to draft this unusual purchase contract, and that would be an extra cost.

Hire a property manager who knows they are doing and work that into your profit numbers.How do I find new expanding and promising areas? 

For a more accurate valuation, I’d recommend reaching out to a local realtor or hiring a professional appraiser.