Sorry to say, but if its on a web site, its already been shopped pretty well.

According the the assessors web site the lot is 7000 sq. ft. (50 x 140) and the zoning is R6.

He has a large web presence and enjoys a positive reputation on Bigger Pockets (BP).

The other element that you’ll need use to check the contractor’s reputation is a set of references on jobs that they’ve completed.

I've looked for this information on the web, but can't find anything about this small, but important detail....  

Either way, I already decided real estate was the next direction to build wealth long term and in general, after being a 'web developer, internet marketer' for many years.

If you're doing some analysis up-front, only visiting properties that have a reasonable chance of working for your target ROI, you should be making an offer as soon as you see something that works.You're right that dragging a realtor to 40 or 50 showings without buying anything is not going to make you any friends or give you a good reputation. 

For investing in a low-income area with a bad reputation (..that it turns out most have never visited).

Not the wana-be, with the bogus deal, but get reputation as a deal closer with the real players.

If you are going to buy coins buy from a reputable source.