Normally for clients, we would charge about 5k to research allow uses, and come up with a site plan/building concepts that would maximize your investment.

I have tried searching online along with trying to talk with people that I see around job sites but have not had much luck.

Are there any washers and dryers on the site? 

Price / Rent Ratio - lower the better Avg Median Income - feeds into #2, not as important on its ownAvg Median Price - feeds into #2, not as important on its ownAvg Median Rent - feeds into #2, not as important on its ownRent % of Income - rent should be >1/3 of incomeSociodemographic Rank - should be high (used this article)Population Growth - should outpace US average (used this site)Jobs Growth - highger the better (used Forbes data: example)Law Favorability - should be landlord-friendly (used Avail: example)State Tax Favorability - should be favorable (used this article)Poverty Level - should be low (used city-data.com)Crime - should be below US average of 290 (used city-data.com)Industries Present - should be diverse (used city-data.com) Here are the markets I evaluated: Bend, ORGreenville, SCCharlotte, NCMeridian, IDMidland, TXSpartanburg, SCHuntsville, ALKent, WAWithout any further delay, here is my market analysis laid out with selection criteria and markets: As you can see, the Top 2 Markets are: Meridian, IDCharlotte, NCand they are mostly green across the board, hitting all selection criteria, at a reasonable purchase price for my first investment at a young age.Now that I've completed a brief analysis, I'm looking to dive into deal finding and developing my Core 4.What are your thoughts on my preliminary market analysis?

I have viewed some auction sites, but have read very mixed reviews on whether or not they are reputable.

ReHab - $4000 Needed nothing serious but a window was smashed, needed some flooring fixed, wall repaired, a significant amount of cleaning. 

Hello, just recently found this site and saw a few videos etc.

New tenants expect skuffs on the walls to be addressed and for the apartment to be generally clean.

Have you done a member search on this site for a local attorney @Stan R.?

You can do a member search on this site to find some local agents who can guide you with REO properties.