Im located in Phx,Az and its common here to still see empty dirt land in prime areas of city, as an example, my father who knows next to nothing about real estate purchased a 7k sqft gated dirt land  in the city 3yrs ago for $35k cash, was planning to invest in it but it was too much hassle for him so recently he sold it for $140k .What's a good way to find good deals on empty dirt land  in the city or close by, does mls offer this search option.

I look forward to posting updates soon about any deals that I can bring to close along with what I've learned from each one of them along the way! 

Real Estate Investors can play ahead of the game by learning about 1) Real Estate (of course), but not the basic stuff....all the tricks that can make you stay one step ahead of your competition. and 2) Construction - How a house is built and how to fix, remodel and add value.So for #1, you can just make this forum an addiction.

. - The time is always NOW, so many people stayed out of the "fight" over the last few years and now with rate hikes they are kicking themselves because they missed out.

Don't put a pre-foreclosure under contract UNLESS you're willing and able to close on it.

you find the deal, present the offer and close.Finally, remember the additional benefit  of sub-2, like cash is a quick close.

Hi, we are currently closing on a property for investment purposes. 

That I would like to stay away from if it’s possible 

@Irving Rivera As close as East Garfield park is to West Town, it appears a GREAT investment for the long hold.

I highly recommend that you utilize a low down payment loan (preferrably 5% down since it has less closing costs, you can get out of mortgage insurance once you hit 20%, and you save your FHA for another purchase) and move into a 3-4 unit property.