And lost on many is that the process to find leads and do marketing as an investor or Realtor is basically the same.So, I wanted a flexible schedule (because I have a job), this was huge and I didn't want my real estate activities to become all consuming of my time away from my family.

My plan is to get the list into excel, filter by target area and find out assessed values for properties using the assessors' website.

I agree with your assessment of the market, it is competitive here in S Florida.

They are close to ski resorts and other outdoor activities as well.

@Bradley Reecer I would first start by asking the HOA or management company if there are any pending assessments coming soon, What are the rental restrictions if any, what are the repair restrictions within the building or community?

I arrived to a flurry of activity, trucks, furniture, and a near empty house.

Find someone who:A) Is Experienced AND Active In Your NiceB) Has a System You Can ReplicateC) Is Available for Questions and Will Help You Overcome any Fears/UncertaintiesD) Has Access to a Network You Can Leverage in your Business To attract a mentor that has these traits, you must become valuable to them.

Small brokerages are not interested in you as their activities are limited.

Glad you decided to introduce yourself and be active in the community. 

I pulled the property tax assessments from Zillow and they are 11,800 and 16,000 respectively.