Charlotte it a great place to invest, we are one of the fastest growing cities right now.  

Just make sure you read the state/city specific updates every year.Hope that helps.

try googling OPA Philadelphia, its the city site but it is a little slow to update new Deeds.

You need to locate those properties in a populated city with diversification and a growing population.

Hi there my name is Ariel Benavidez, I'm 25yrs old and live in Bradford Ont. north of Vaughan and south of Barrie.I decided to get involved with this community and the world of Real Estate because I've come to realize that buying a house is one of the biggest monetary decisions we make in our lives and I know absolutely nothing about it!!

But the numbers rarely work for sfh's unless you pay half or cash for houses in large cities in decent neighborhoods because of the cost of the homes and property taxes. 

I am in Baltimore (not Baltimore city) area but also interested in rest of Maryland and Northern Virginia.I know I may get many answers like it's all about what I want and it depends on me, I know it does but what has worked for others for their first deal?

I live in Rapid City, MI.  

the "unregistered unit" comment bothers me - - the City could be baiting you and then hit you with fees and non-compliance issues. 

Make your money in the city but invest it in much more economical areas.