(If I were to sell it off market I imagine that the agent would want a larger cut) Any tips?

Anybody have any tips on where to start?

QUICK TIP ( as @Brandon Turner and @Joshua Dorkin would say) for you @Lorenzo Jackson, It seems like you are using wide or superview with your gopro. try taking them in medium view as well.

Anyone with tips on great areas?

@Pearline HardyGreat tips !! 

Knocking on doors, hovering around at the court house, and doing whatever else the typical wholesaler doesn't do.Eric H.Good tip on looking for citations against the properties.

I am very new and need all the tips and information I can get.

@Brandon Turner actually wrote a whole book on the subject and it's a very worthwhile read:http://get.biggerpockets.com/nomoneydown/Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of BP and kickstart your investing career:Start here.

Any tips and safeguard on staying on budget? 

I'm looking to hire established general and sub contractors but would like the BP community to provide me tips on what to look for, as well as how to obtain wholesale pricing on construction items.Thanks in advance!