@Steve Babiak, unless he registered with Pennsylvania as a contractor, he would not show up on there, the company as the OP stated is from NJ where he would be registered. he should be registered in PA if he is doing work there, so i agree, he should have shown up on those sites, i am a contractor in NJ but do not do work in PA, not even my own properties, so i do not show up on those sites.

Have you searched your county site to identify those that have bought land in your area the past few years and then contacted them?

@Kerry Hermann We got our start in the western Chicago suburbs as well but are now totally focussed on The Shoals.

Of course, I have to go through and double check it's work.

Maricopa County ranked among the counties in the state with the highest number of foreclosure filings.

To get started, continue learning through podcasts like the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast and books like "The Book on Rental Property Investing" and "Set for Life."

To maximize your investment, use financing options like FHA or conventional loans, analyze deals based on cash flow and cap rates, and network with local investors through REI meetups and BiggerPockets.Good luck!

Make a long list of all the lessons you have learned.

What is the market rent?

I want to diversify and I feel like the best way to accomplish that is through real estate.