I'm looking into some markets and starting to narrow down my goals (I'm leaning more turnkey at this point).

I'd like to know if this is a viable approach for narrowing down a list of foreclosures to a smaller list of properties that might meet my criteria and are worth a deeper look. 

I just want to narrow down the properties i will bet on by creating a spreadsheet.

Greg, I have been doing tax sales for a while now and I have kinda been moving bigger and bigger; may I ask why you decided to narrow your focus?

Next, find listings for sale in the area on either the MLS, Realtor.com, etc. once you learn your own parameters on what a cash flowing property is you'll be able to narrow down what would work for you.

@Michael Jacobson narrow down your search, and study the demographics, and economic outlook for each area.

I’m still narrowing down what I want to be my “niche”.

My goals are to travel the world, play shows with my band, and do charity work.

I'm in a very narrow niche now but can probably lead you to some folks who invest in other areas.  

It would all rubber band back to normal.