Also, fill out the keyword alerts for words you'd like to be notified of when they are being discussed (fixer, rehab, fix and flip, College Station, Texas, etc.)

You have to watch as not all property is a good deal (common land in a development, old gas stations, swamp land) and you could end up with a property that you get stuck with (why the original owners probably stopped paying taxes....

I'm currently serving in the military and stationed in Washington, D.

Talk to surrounding neighbors and explore the neighborhoods for types of houses nearby, nearby stores, gas stations, etc.Really, any general tips websites for resources and thoughts on any of these topics would be a great deal of help as I am currently feeling overwhelmed.

Anyone from College Station or Waco?

Seems like there is a police/sheriff station close by.Schools according to GreatSchools seem average to good.We ran our numbers last night and based on our investment criteria and considering the various 'rules and guidelines' for budgeting, the house meets our criteria.  

Take a ride to a major Train Station stop and pick up all the NJ Transit Maps and identify back into great rental locations via the train stops (Start with your Express Stops) and work your way down.

These neighbors have left their property abandoned for three years, and now the local drunks hang out on their front steps since it is conveniently located behind a gas station/convenience store.

I was stationed at Bragg as well and I know Fayetteville more than I want to know it.

Where are you stationed?