I always click the hotels/motels box when browsing the MLS for commercial anyway.   

BP used to just have a list of lenders you could click on to start browsing based on your state.

I have been browsing the site for the last few hours and checking out some of the forums.

You can browse markets for cash flow here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/marketsAt each of those markets, you can find Investor friendly agents at BiggerPockets.com/agents to interview. 

This is my first time browsing this forum.

I know that the hctax website lets you look up a name or adress but won't let you browse the entire database.I am asking because I think it would be a good way to find motivated sellers I believe.

Browse many attorney's  and compare their prices and fee structure.

I'm certainly hoping for this, as I'm invested in two apartment deals that have been struggling in the suburbs near Phoenix.A post like this is a great way to meet local investors and agents, and you can always visit the Phoenix Market Page to learn more about the market, and begin browsing deals for sale in the area.

If you really want to go down that path, I suggest that you apply to work for a syndicator or RE Private Equity shop as an analyst or operator for a year or two, and browse through 100+ deals over that time period, underwriting each one, and trying to figure out, over that time, which ones you were "right" about, and which ones you were "wrong" about, as best you can.

You can listen to the 1,000+ episodes of the podcast, read the 10,000 blog articles, any of the 40 books, and otherwise immerse yourself to your heart's content until you feel ready.You can browse markets, look at deals, learn to manage properties, practice analyzing deals or estimating rent, and meet with Agents, Lenders, Property Managers, Tax Pros, and Syndicators offering Passive Investments.