Other investors I know use this to find properties based on zoning and uses allowed:https://www.deepblocks.com/They also have overlay maps of zoning codes/census tracts/demographics like population and income, etc.

@Derek Nieves -  Aloha Derek, tax deed auctions are highly competitive especially as a newbie. 

Urbanization trends, population growth, and the desire for homeownership contribute to a demand that far outstrips supply in many areas.Government Policies as Market StabilizersGovernment interventions have played a pivotal role in stabilizing the housing market.

@Russell Brazil thanks for the shout out@Steph Potter the high bid premium is a difficult concept to explain and understand. 

Doing research on their population growth/market etc.

High interest rates make the costs of the construction loans very high (~10% at a bank) and with mortgage rates so high, there is little buyers out there which could lead to long holding times.  

As Accountants on BP we cannot self-promote.To help in and help in the search:be sure to find an accountant who is willing to grow with you, and is not too high priced fee-wise.

Look at areas with high rental demand, possibilities for capital growth, and properties that fit investment objectives.

Hi all,I am currently house hunting for my first home in the Aurora, CO area and am interested in finding something with a finished basement that I could create a separate entrance for (assuming one doesn't already exist) and rent it out to tenants and make a dent in the mortgage payment given this high interest rate environment.

High property taxes might be offset by better rental rates, or vice versa.