Do some Google Street view, look at the time of the photos and virtually drive around.

We enjoyed the process so we are thinking to start out flipping and then, once we have some cash reserves built up, start buying long term rentals.Our goal is to be full time and able to focus on our family in 10 years.

One of the best things I did was get a free Google Voice number in the local area code of the city your investing in.

Hey @Tereak Sims,I would search on BP and google for wholesaling scripts...

If you can't figure out how to make an investor map via Google Maps or at least do it on a computer (or hire someone to do it for you if this is beyond your skillset), I don't think I'd trust you with my money.

I enjoy it and I've picked up several properties this way (an 8plex and a duplex I currently own). 

We ended up not renting the home and sold it to the neighbor, so I never actually used Jon for anything and yet he was very helpful even after everything fell through.Just google Park Place homes and ask for Jon

So glad to hear how you're enjoying this site and the content @Shannon Witters!

So I have a property in Huntsville, AL that we lived in for a while and really enjoyed.

You will know what needs to be done (scope of work) and you can then get a general idea of what it will cost and how long it will take via google.