Do not spend too much time on this but at least know a few guys at your local REIA that are actively flipping that you can sell to when you get your first assignment. 2) Next develop your strategy, build a list of at least 200 properties to mail to.

A little background:I'm currently deployed over seas, I'm actively looking for a way to make the most out of the capital that I'm accruing while I'm out here.. especially since i don't have any living expenses at all (perks of being single and deployed!).

I introduced myself a while ago on BP but I haven't been as active as I'd like so I thought I'd do a re-introduction as my plans are more solidified now and I will be on the forum A LOT looking to add value, contribute and build quality relationships as I'm basically moving to a country to chase my dream where I barely know anyone so I'm absolutely looking to build relationships and help any way I can on here!

If the thought of that is unbearable & a career in Real Estate is your dream you will need to look into more active aspects of the business such as becoming an agent or doing flips.

And then they are actively looking for dirt to get back at you. 

My partner and I are actively sourcing SFR and MFH flips in the Culver City and surrounding areas - would be great to chat.

Echoing what @Andrew Beauchemin said, you can find out owners of buildings by looking at property tax records on your county's appraisal site. if the owner is a LLC (which is usually the case for larger multifamily), go to your state's secretary of state website and look up the business in the business records search. i'm not familiar with pennsylvania, but that's how every state I've looked at before operates. there is usually an agent of record who oftentimes is the owner, however, for a larger, more sophisticated owner, it could easily be a lawyer or someone else.if that fails, a broker is your best bet. they'll have the relationships with owners and other brokers you need. as others have said, it's hard to go off-market without a track record, but maybe by showing your current portfolio and explaining your desires, you may win someone over :)

Then call some contractors for things like paint and carpet.I know some buyers active in Vallejo PM me if you want contact info

I bet you can get pretty good eye's on some areas of Huntsville using Google Maps.

@Jared Huffman,Find direct comps that sold, and are actively listed!