@Mike DuganDriving for Dollars is when you pick out a area or neighborhood that you drive up and down the streets looking for vacant or distressed properties.

I plan to study some copywriting resources to pick up tips.

I'm reading the "how to rent my house" PDF to see what I can pick up there.  

The property manager should be able to sort through and pick out the ones that you can compare to, and if there is a question on the house and why it was priced like that, then call the other agent and ask.

@Elena Jobson  from what you describe... anyone telling you to get a lawyer is very poor advice the money you would spend on a lawyer would be more than to fix a few plumbing leaks and a dishwasher that probably just needs the plug taken out of it.hot markets are like this.. in many markets you only get an inspection for your benefit the seller does no repairs its that hot.if you really think you have a bone to pick this is what small claims is for. along with checking on the permits.. if this is a licensed contractor he may have a bond and any contractor does not want a complaint filed. these things happen we build brand new homes and there is always a punch list. and such.. its just common.

Just remember that knowledge of your selected market and the locations you pick are very important.  

With that being said, I picked up an REO on 1327 Grey Oak that my clients should do well on.

In my opinion, (It also depends on what you are looking for) everything on there has been picked over.

As my wife and I have begun doing research in the area we have picked up that it's great for cash flow properties, which is exactly where we want to be!

Also, the coin-op/cleaners is at the height of my focus now.For those who are discouraged, cannot "find" deals, or think that investors have picked it all up.