So like with everything foreclosure the funnel is wide in the beginning and by the time you get down to ones you can actually buy its quite narrow.

They mentioned how Dom helped them narrow down neighborhoods for a multi-family purchase and even flagged potential zoning issues before they made an offer.

Step 2: Narrow down your "buy box" (are you market-indifferent, are you looking for a certain level of cash flow, etc.).Step 3: Connect with real estate agents and begin making offers!

Finally, once you have it narrowed down to a few markets - go see them in person and get a feel for the area. 

I am searching through all the BP threads trying to find the best fit for me in terms of asset protection/law/CPA firm that specialize in real estate investment and have narrowed it down to Anderson or KKOS/Mark Kohler.

I would just narrow down the markets vs trying to look in 4 markets at once and learn each one it will just be too much info.

Quote from @Tannia Castro: I would say the key would be to narrow in on an area (this could be a city if you are not from that area and investing remotely), or this could be a part of the city (some local streets) if it is in your backyard.

Once you're narrowed your market to a DMA you can also use some subscription services (i.e.

A good friend of mine once dealt with a similar setup in Philly.. big steps, narrow frontage, and enough snow to give tenants an excuse to skip shoveling alltogether.

If you find a good manager, they will help you narrow in on the best communities to invest in, which properties make the best investment, rent rates, locating quality contractors, and more.