There is an abundance of info right here, it doesn't become magical when you pay more for it. 

My thinking is twofold: first, that the ARV would considerably exceed the current appraisal, so equity would be abundant (BRRRR scenario), and second, that this helps me fulfill two dreams at once (mine, entering the investment realm, and my wife's, opening a business.)I am well aware, however, of the fact that this is a long term project, although I don't know exactly how long.

If you’re buying them for less than $500 it may be a decent deal but you’ve got an abundance of vacant homes and vacant lots so doubtful you’d see the demand even at $1000-2000... plus the fees associated with closing etc... it may be a decent longer term play but not a get rich flipping lots overnight.

I define critical mass as: "Enough free cash flow to handle all my financial needs in life, create abundance, AND be able to actively expand my business or invest in new ideas as I see fit."

I live in TX and there is an abundance of land.

Similar to the area you are presently investing, rochester has and will always have abundant of vacant properties available to pick up cheap with some sweat equity.

., I probably shouldn't speculate too much on the status of the Midtown condos, but when I look out my office window or drive/walk through Midtown, there appears to be an abundance of condos which are already finished (within the last 1-2 years) and at least several new condo buildings currently under construction, each at different stages of completion. 

The City offers a few deals, but obviously you have to be a little careful, so the county has the abundance of deals.

Mold can be a pain, it is abundant in my area.

I know that no matter what our first deal looks like, there will be some kind of rehab involved and I want to learn-by-doing as much as I can.I don't have an abundance of time, as I work full-time as a Product Manager in Technology for Disney...but I have some evenings to spare and most weekends with enough notice.