If no one comes to the door, look the property up on the county tax website and send them a letter.Good luck!

Would you rehab the two 1/1 and fix up the garage, or would you finish out the basement and add 2/1 down there for one of the units? 

The landlord doesn't have to deal with a vacancy and you get the time needed to finish your purchase.I'm a Texas CRE agent so let me know if you'd like any further help.

As well as Joshua Dorkins from Denver, Colorado with the guidelines for the intro.My name is Alejandro Condis Reyes Alias “NONO”.I am originally from Cuba, but I am currently living in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.I have a dual license as a Massage Therapist as well as Physical Therapist Assistant and I am currently working on both professions.About three years ago a friend of mine introduced me to the book “Cash Flow” from Robert Kiyosaki, and after I finished reading it, I knew that I have to do fundamental changes in my life; otherwise, I would not be able to achieve my goals.

For instance, in the morning when I wake up I would check the RE websites such as realtor.com or zillow.com.

As soon as I'm finished though I wan't to continue learning as much as possible about real estate investing. 

You can also verify them on the FL Security of State website.

Property tax websites are unreliable, as they are typically only updated around the time tax bills are sent out, which is only once a year in my county.

The websites @Anthony Angotti mentioned are great for find properties that have sold. 

@Dawn Anastasi has a contractor list on her website and I would trust her recommendations.