Connect with your local RE groups, monitor Zillow and other sites for properties that interest you, maybe write some letters to property owners in your target area and otherwise be active. 

And you have to be monitoring if they pay the taxes or not as a note owner.

I'm going to continue monitoring the MLS for deals and make offers on them. 3.  

@Devan Mcclish When you sub-meter you need to figure out who will actually be monitoring the meters.

I got my real estate license in Nov 2012 and I'm now getting into investing (fix/flips and buy/hold).I think it would be a good idea start up some type of young investors professional club or a reoccurring meeting for us to brainstorm ideas and share best practices.Let me know if you guys are interested in meeting up.Sawyer

@Brady Jones We signed an agreement with the company that puts in the equipment and does all of the monitoring/ repair of their equipment so they have the password/user agreement with the residents.

I use FF 2.0.0.16 with a 19" monitor...no odd display problems at other sites.

If it was ready for rent in June:Purchase Price: 200k+Improvements: 60k-Land: 25kDepreciable Basis = 235kRecovery Period 27.5 YearsFull years depreciation: 8,545Business use 50% = 4,273Available/rented 7/12 months = 58.3%Depreciation to be taken = 2,491If you need clarification just post here I'm monitoring the topic.

* For monitoring payments, in situations like this do people just write checks to the seller?  

Monitor, don't give them upfront payments, fire quickly, keep the good ones and don't be surprised when they disappoint. 5) Find the best, solid builders near you.