I wouldn't recommend BRRRR in random far away cities unless you're going to fly there and get to know the area really well and develop relationships with a trusted team (key word: trusted). 

I have tried searching on Zillow, but I haven't been able to find any homes with fire damage by using the key word feature. 

I  don’t know the ins and outs there… but it might be worth investigating?

This is a great place to learn and further investigate investing in real estate.

While you’re at it don't forget to set up keyword alerts for topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts If you haven't already, also check out The Beginner's Guide (http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing), it is packed full of great info. 

Plans: We have been investigating getting a HELOC on the duplex.

The search functionality seems to be keyword driven. 

There may be some exceptions for owner-occupied properties, but as we don't live in any of our rentals there, I have not investigated those ordinances.

Sometimes you can talk directly to the owners.Use the Internet - Websites can show you houses that are being sold because the owners couldn't pay their bills or are in other kinds of trouble.Check Public Records - Look at official papers to see if a property owner is behind on taxes or other bills, which could mean they need to sell fast.Study the Market - Learn about how much houses in that area usually sell for and how much you could sell it for after you fix it up.Be Careful - Make sure you investigate the property fully to see if there are any legal problems or money owed on it.By using these steps together, you can find properties that might be a good investment because they need work or are being sold at a lower price than usual.Kind regards,

You can search by keyword like furnished.