@James Flynn - I assume time is of the essence to some degree and some items are of quality1 Yard Sale as much as you can on one weekend.2.

I ended up purchasing a SFR on short sale in the same neighborhood.

You can look at the cash sales by zip code to determine the best areas.

SOLDJust represented both Buyer and Seller in the Sale/Purchase of 1427-1443 E Prospect (1 acre), east and adjacent to Santorini Greek Kitchen.

It's possible that the county may have it but since the last sale was made quite a few years ago it may not be correct.

Also I would suspect Within sfh that if an area close by is popular or up and coming you should see some uptick in demand for your sfh and you shouldn't see the fire sale mentality that you get every so often when one you have a unit in a condo type setting for example that you're trying to get rid of.I think it's a great idea for you that continue to take your time improve your skills and knowledge of Real Estate and then proceed forward once you have a greater level of comfort so kudos to you.

Real Estate investing is one of many ways to make money, but, if you are not in the Sales side of it, you face a lot of negatives in order to make long term profits.

I'm newbie,  I made a offer on a short sale then I found out that the process could take very long, so I decided to look for another property, as a first timer, should I leave that short sale offer open and and start another property?

According to 1760.03 new Toledo Lead Ordinance, Obtaining a "Lead-Safe Certificate", the Certificate is transferable:(c) Upon the sale, purchase, or transfer of ownership of Residential Rental Property or Family Child Care Home constructed prior to 1978 and which is subject to this Chapter, the Director of the Toledo Lucas County Health Department shall issue an updated “Lead-Safe Certificate” in the name of the new Owner, upon application.

It sounds like the lender is going to have to cut their losses on the existing owner and foreclose on them or do a short-sale type transaction where you purchase it, but at a value less than what the lender owes.