Some basic excel skills and zillow/redfin data make it easier to decide, "where do I start?"

I am sure you can think of 100 ways that your experience & skill set make you valuable to an investor.

This way you can add value right away while learning from others on the team that have the skills / knowledge you need to have.If you don't have the time, knowledge or interest to be active (think of this as another job really to actively operate your own apartment community), but like apartments you can invest passively with good apartment operators who already have the solid model of success that you want and with intention, learn from them while you are earning. 

Think about what best suits your skills.

You could take this one step further, since you now have improved your research skills, look to see if any other properties in the area are on title with this "flipper" you have worked with.

Depends on your capital, but really your time, personality, skill set, abilities ect.  

@David D.So people on BP like to give blanket answers for questions whereas it really does matter who you are and what skills you bring to the table.

If you have the skills, the resources and the perseverance, you can make just as much money during a recession (if not more) than during strong economies.  

Usually don't recommend door-knocking but your market is so small, if you have the time and people skills, it might be worth your while.

Grind - Find a full time job where you can grow your knowledge base and/or your skill set and stick to it.