There are basically only 2 methods to buy real estate at bargain prices:Method #1Situations where you are the only potential buyer who knows about the deal (no competition), and the seller is willing to accept your offer and terms without seeking outside bids (offers) from anyone else.Method #2Where the public knows about a property that’s available but cannot visualize its potential value – like after it’s all fixed up.

I’ve purchased an online course but I’m a visual learner and was hoping one of you could help me out.

I would avoid turnkey companies who cant give direct answers, won't allow you to visually inspect properties personally, won't allow for a 3rd party inspector to come in, and those who are slow to respond.

I'm a bit more visual and personally appreciate a more minimalistic approach to presenting data and information.

Bigger Pockets Youtube channel is great to get a visual when learning some of the basics (analyzing deals etc), but also the BP podcats obviously.I also like "cash flow ninja" podcast, and "lifetime cashflow with real estate" by rod klief. 

You can also drive by the property and perform a visual inspection before the auction date.Look for REO homesIf a home doesn’t sell to a third-party at auction, it becomes a real estate-owned (REO) home.

@Derek Daun, does the insurance company know of the visual damage to the garage roof or were they just concerned about the tree limbs resting on the roof, which you have already taken care of?  

Create a visual of the score of the project and create a list of the things that are affected. 

The flooring vendor thinks the hallway floors need a 1/4 plywood underlay for the vinyl, which I think would be a disaster visually.

You can also use national tax lien association website resource section to look up the tax lien state map as that is visual as well.