The single family homes in that price range are either in poor condition, or are in a bad area.

I like brevitas as a newer site and costar's products.

And quite frankly, I doubt whether you can 'google' my advice, which is the product of 40 years of success in residential, commercial, investment real estate, trust deeds, private loans, and syndications.

The poor man's flip or flop reality show on youtube LOL.

Looking out for people with poor credit.

Also read Rich Dad Poor Dad if you haven't already.

One, if you are buying turnkey, visit with your turnkey provider and see the product they are putting out.

I also agree that some of these "gurus" make their living off of selling products and selling coaching.  

This is rather unsuccessful as my dad is a poor business man, and so he has just begun the process of listing it for sale.

There are also smaller scale meetups available on meetup.comHere are some great books that I have read and have provided some great insight not only in Real Estate, but also in life.Ultimate Beginner’s Guide – Here on BiggerPockers under “Education” then “Guide”Millionaire Real Estate Investor- Gary KellerRich Dad Poor Dad- Robert KiyosakiReal Estate Advantages– Sharon Lechter and Garrett SuttonThe ABCs of Real Estate Investing– Ken McElroyThink and Grow Rich– Napoleon HillThe Seven Habits of Highly Effective People– Stephen CoveyHow to Win Friends and Influence People– Dale CarnegieE-Myth- Michael E.