Maintenance issues are all documented on the owners/renters internet portal.  

Concentrate on getting that first deal then work on revising that plan. 

I've concentrated on creative formulas, which include financing, exchanging, and other methods of solving real estate issues.

Banks are wise to the scam "POF off the internet thing".  

I'd say to look in your paper/internet/roadside for "we buy houses" signs. 

@Dianna BrooksYou've found the best spot on the internet for REI info.  

You already have expressed a concern about neighboring properties/companies.I'm sure a quick search of the Internet will provide you with articles/info regarding stories of people buying properties for $X, not doing sufficient EDD, and subsequently finding out that there's an environmental issue and the remediation will cost a multiple of the $X purchase price. 

@Michelle Murray I'm concentrating my focus on a wholesale for my first deal but if the right fix and flip opportunity presents itself then why not.

Blasting small businesses on a public internet forum is not a good look. 

Wayne thanks for the response.I know we can not mention services etc here but do you trust those site that will do the title search on the internet and find out if there are liens on them ?