Tools like this helped us determine that retiring in the Memphis Metro area was good for us and has helped form our investing strategy, mainly SFR and some commercial spaces (flex, studios, small office).

You can also get a "gift" from a relative or join a program (ask the mortgage officer) on if there is a gift program you can join - similar to a scholarship. 

Buy a house to flip. 

One example would be the office sector being hit hard with defaults.

I generally agree that buying SFH as first investment is an easy way to test the waters; however, if you’re set on REI I suggest buying a duplex or quad.

Call the offices of some of the custodians that interest you and see how the phones are answered.

The Notice needs to be sent to each tenant by both proof of delivery required service from the post office as well as by certified mail to the last known address.

Quote from @Sofia De Santos Tavarez: Hello, my husband and I are looking to do our first rehab in a different city than where we live (we live in Austin and looking to buy in El Paso), and are wondering how one determines and writes a scope of work and determine what material to buy for what.

While I don't actively work with commercial deals I work with our commercial broker in our office to connect my clients.

I recommend starting by contacting the county’s property tax office to determine if they are open to discussing or reviewing an appeal for property taxes.