I’ve grown to learn that there a few “triggers” to look for when identifying a “motivated seller “ : 1) they inherited the property 2) they moved out of state 3) code violations 4) owes back taxes 5) steady low occupancy (below 85% ), etc.

3 Property Rule: An investor may identify a maximum of three (3) replacement propertieswithout regard to their fair market value (“FMV”).200% Rule: An investor may choose to identify more than three (3) replacement properties. 

Identify your goals: do you want to use it primarily or maximize returns primarily?

If so, what are some good resources to identify a good contractor in my area? 

If you’re focused and do it right, you’ll find yourself way ahead.I’d say the most important thing to do right now is to identify what your goals are.

Before doing anything, I strongly recommend you clearly identify your objectives and quantify them.

The guy identified himself as an inspector for the bank checking "owner occupancy".

They initiated a car stop on the silver 2006 Chrysler Town and Country minivan, occupied by a female driver and a male passenger.As the troopers attempted the traffic stop, the male passenger, later identified as 32-year-old Wesley Jordan of Hot Springs, Ark., fired at the troopers.

Our biggest issue is identifying a perfect town that will be affordable and have enough tourism.

That's driven prices through the roof.One thing I do is generate maps from Census data to identify prime areas for investment and house hacking.