I doubt anyone will give you a straight up "Go this way" answer because it all depends on your ultimate goals, ability to finance a deal, ability to even find a good deal, and many other factors.

How do you keep it all straight?

I've had the best luck going straight to the insurance companies.

I’ve been trying to research this question but haven’t found any straight forward answer.

If it's a straight investment property you can't do FHA so that's why I always recommend looking for a 2 flat house hack. 

Just straight information and super friendly atmosphere.

I like to use the county data since it’s straight from the source.You can pull the following:Code Violation | Tax Defaults | Foreclosures | ProbatesGo online & Google the county clerk for the city you have chosen - Example: Miami County ClerkCall them and request for them to email you the information!

@Ryan PlanchonI think the problem is it’s not a straight forward answer exactly.

@Mark Ainley I'm on Millionaire Real Estate Agent from Gary Keller right now, and believe me, I have a long list to get through from all the recommendations on the Straight Up Chicago Investor podcast.

Owner has multiple properties (my first time doing business with him/her):If I feel comfortable with offering 150k based on my homework, I would be very straight forward with my numbers and offer about 5% under my max offer.