Hello Laura,I have actively purchased land that I identified for the last 10+ years.The easiest way to find out if the land is for sale is to talk to the owner directly.You can use tools such as Whitepages.com surprisingly they have over 90% of people's cell numbers.If you can't get the owner on the phone, I would send them a letter asking them if they want to sell, I have seen other people use actual contract offers that they send out to the owner trying to purchase the property.I would not share my concept unless its some sort of Charity that you are either seeking a partner or donation for.I haven't used PropStream, However one really good tool is called Land Glide, its and app on your phone, and you can look at the parcel makes in real time, and also see the owner info and for each parcel.Hope this helps,Dustin 

UCCs are not liens against the real estate.

@Kevin TurciosJoin local real estate clubs, attend meetups and events, explore online networks, connect with local realtors, analyze the market, and consider finding a mentor.

I always thought it was a cool idea, but anytime I see tech people get into real estate and construction (especially to this scale), I really pause and take caution. 

Even over non real estate podcasts!  

I am currently employed in retail sales and am very excited to start my real estate investment portfolio!  

I'm new to the real estate investment world, and I have a desire to learn more about the best practices in the market.

With that being said, you can build a successful STR if you win on two fronts (to simplify it)The real estate side and the hospitality side (operations).The real estate side is buying a very good deal in a market that has a history of vacation rentals in my opinion. 

I use over the range microwaves in all my rentals; it's just one less appliance renters need to bring and gains huge real estate in small kitchens, and the microwaves are almost the same cost as the hoods any more.As for the countertops the spots that always get ruined are the areas exposed to moisture; the clear poly repels the moisture and binds the sawdust together in the particleboard.

For now this is based on trust (no contract between me and her) as we are very long time friends and for me is not really about making money at this point as I'm busy regardless, but more of a help to her.