I know of some great online options if you want to provide a simple/quick way for them to purchase.

how find open permits on a property online?

I’m reading about how people are spending thousands and thousands and thousands of dollars on courses are you kidding me?

You still need to follow local codes of course.  

Of course!

Of course you can try to see where to land but if it's a deal you like maybe you do the work needed

I would suggest following him on social media along with a couple others that offer a mentorship/course.

Bought his course and while it is not the most detailed information ever.

Look for local real estate investor meetups to meet people who are possibly willing to share their experience and what tips they may share with you.

But as one participant said, given the difficulties of getting new BFR online (particularly capital restraints), those who can get new BFR developments to lease-ready status in the next year or two should be handsomely rewarded by a lack of inventory.