You can go on the HUD web site http://www.hud.gov and click around to find the properties.

I am sincerely interested in learning more about how real estate folks use the web to market their products, what works and what does not, and real estate investing in general.

You have a good idea but look at what you set yourself up to fall victum to.You are wide open for agents and investors to flood you web-site and phone.Craigslist is good if you want to post a specific deal but to just put an open ended statement out there is a garunteed nightmare.You will be spending more of your time swatting away flys than working on deals.Why dont you try establishing your deals using signage and simple fllyers in your own town because there is a "Big market" right there in your city and all you have to do is tap into it.You are "Shot gunning" instead of using a more focused approach.How can you be successful nationwide if you have not made a name for yourself at home first.GET THAT MONEY MAN!

I've even read the Realtor's association web articles trying to get a sense of how they feel.

I will look up that person online so again, the web plays a huge role.Thanks for the great info Toby!

These web based places (BP) aren't places older and more experienced folks except a few of us are aware of. 

It is web based but does have an app. 

A quick Goggle on Than Merril will tell you all you need to know.Now, for starters, here's a web site that will give you TONs of good info and education:assets101.comDyches is an attorney that teaches classes and is a full time real estate investor.

The company now places a warning on there web site concerning liabilities and risk involved.

To help you calculate cost off some repairs take a look at this web site www.homewyse.com .I use it to estimate repair cost and is pretty good.