I'm guessing to find a deal that generates solid returns, most people are buying off market?  

@Andy Binford  You can do that easily on far east side of Indianapolis.

The home will easily rent for about $700/month.

Technical professional working full-time ready to return to real estate investing.

(Not by using Google maps because they can easily be outdated pictures) There should be some.

The renter could invest in something that has a better return and in the end come out with more net profit cash in the end.

How effectively the duties of property management are carried out (whether by you or someone else), can easily be the one factor to make or break deals!

Hi, I'm a 27 year-old engineer looking to learn about commercial real estate investing in order to acquire properties that will provide a steady source of cash flow that will allow me to continuously add to my potentially higher-return stock positions, as well as cover living expenses. 

Evaluate each "deal" based on your verifiable numbers, design capabilities, and return requirements. 

(Not by using Google maps because they can easily be outdated pictures) There should be some.