Scouts.

Did you have to visit the area several times or did you live in your car for 30 days while you scouted out the area?

@Verna Littleton and @Nathan Beach have jumped in and are ready to rock.From our experience with human beings, we always scout at least three other alternatives who can jump in and take over at any given time since we can't afford to slip.

I must admit I have taken no action in looking for deals yet but I will explore the market and scout multiple properties.

I'll keep doing some research and scouting for a good broker.

My stepmother has done commercial real estate for at least 40 years, and not a day goes by I don't regret learning everything I could from her about real estate starting as a teenager, but the less time I spend regretting the "woulda-coulda-shoulda" , then the more time I have to find, facilitate, and proceed with projects.I currently work in IT for so I am grateful to work from home in a position where I can research, learn, and scout out potential projects while working my 9-5. 

@Adam Philpot - Neighborhood Scout is pretty good too.

What is a good rate to pay a friend that will take a look at potential properties?

Army Veteran (19D Cavalry Scout). 

If you show up on my doorstep selling something or trying to get me to sell and it ain't girl scout cookies it isn't happening.