I'm in the process right now of making my lease which is going pretty good in which stuff is mandatory like online payments.  

@Jordan Hanksion Having been in your position exactly, I did all the research I could online - long distance etc, but eventually had to get on a plane and go meet with the boots on the ground and vet the possibilities with my own eyes.

I refer to them as "shiny objects of distraction", because they tend to be more speculative than true investments.1 - Make a plan based on what you have, and need.2 - Find markets that match your plan criteria/profiles3 - Stay on track with your plan4 - Have funYou will be amazed at how fast...and easy, all of this can be.

I pulled the documents (yay my county and its online property records) and the forgivable mortgage appears to be in 2nd position.  

Then I came across this forum online.

Check out the articles online (especially 234 Suydam Ave).

Hello all I'm the new kid on the block with something that's on my mind and I wanted to share it with you all.I was looking on line for deals and I came across a property that's going for $75,000.

I came across Biggerpockets online while reading an article and figured that I would join up! 

It's usually pretty easy to find out what the current zoning is, either online, or by going to the city/county offices and asking. 

Love this the best information I have ever found online with the fluff gone about Real Estate!!