J Scott has collaborated with Bigger Pockets and published a very accessible guide to flipping houses The Book on Flipping Houses.It's a great place to start on where to look, how to analyze, etc.

The one that calls the city had a car that was gutted and on blocks and i had to force him to get rid of it because the city found it while doing my bi yearly inspections.

I'm around this week and I live about 3 blocks from your hotel.

Marc,  Our lease states we cans show the property during the notice interval, and access by the landlord is authorized for showings and inspections.The first step is to visit the property to "preview" it for the marketing, and you can note any big issues that may delay occupancy, and even stress to the residents what they could be docked for.I always tell the residents to protect their valuables because its hard to track other people's children during showings, and the more they cooperate and the faster the house leases, the less time they have to tolerate showings.I've had perfect houses occupied the next day.I've had disasters that need  six weeks to prepare.With this effort and a mid-lease maintenance inspection, there are fewer surprises.

Now that I'm expanding to the Augusta area I don't have access.  

So one day, he called 911 and said "if you don't come, something bad is about to go down".And a Sergeant was despatched.The Sergeant, bless his soul, took one look at the property, took photos with his phone, asked for access to the property which was declined by the neighbor, posted a Deputy on the gate, and went and got a search order.

What I really need is sound tax advice and access to capital.  

Does anyone have access to the list of properties up for auction tomorrow (March 1st)? 

I get to HD, start talking to the manager, surprisingly everyone sprung into action, they are calling to get the surveillance video, calling other stores, attempting to block the items from being returned w/o the receipt, which I had by the way.In the mist of all these advocates working for me, i get a text.

I've owned multi units in Bay City, but am a wholesaler/Realtor in Grand Rapids.I have access to the Bay City MLS and can help with comps if needed or introduce you to some local investors.