Best of luck on the search! 

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

The search button is also helpful for finding local investors, other RE professionals, and past discussions.All the best!

Search and ask.Also looking at https://www.strsecrets.com/strmasterclass from Michael Sjogren.

Typically, as I'm searching for further acquisitions, I don't even consider deals that won't return at least a fast 300%, with no further CapEx, just by clipping-and-flipping.

I was doing some general forum searches and saw this. 

It's not a giant burden right now, but with AI and duplication posts, it's becoming much easier to spam overall.I still find the biggest 'issue' on the Forum is what we've already talked about - the failure of most new members to use the search feature before asking the same question that has been asked over and over again.

If you’re positive you can get in and out fast or refinance smoothly, maybe it’s a tool worth considering.

I think you can through BP or through the aforementioned REI meet ups more than likely.i am inclined to agree with a previous poster in that i'm not sure driving for dollars will necessarily yield you what you are looking for.Network with as many other MF investors as possible in your area and find an agent that knows the market and can at the very least set you up on an MLS search for your criteria.Coupled with BP's deal analysis calculator you can then begin underwriting properties you receive from the MLS with your agent or on your own to better understand your market and tailor your expectations moving forward.I'm an investor focused agent that focuses on MF and while we are not in the same market if you have any questions about moving forward with MF LTRs i'd love to see how i could help.

Urban areas can definitely be tough to gauge from a google maps search because environments are street by street, block by block.