I thank you two, I learn so much more when you two go at it!

If you go at it alone or allow the seller's agent to also represent you (dual-agent) - then you have no representation in the process, which may not be the best course of action if you are truly "very new to investing" - as you state. 

Wherever you decide to go, at least inTexas you don't usually have bad weather and you can work all year.  

If you work with the right team in the right market, the turnkey model decreases risk tremendously than if you were to go at it alone as well.

Try the property appraiser website or the tax collector website if nothing else works.I certainly hope this helps but just go at it diligently and you'll find it..!!

Haven't done much on it, but I've seen properties go at prices I would certainly consider buying them at.

I'm quickly learning that this isn't a business anyone should go at completely alone.

Don't attack real estate as if you found a money tree ripe for picking, go at it as if you're growing that money tree to serve you for the long haul, you'll be more successful. 

Still think BP is the better way to go; at least for me right now.  

Get with a broker that is willing to train and go at it full force.