Am not an expert on this but here are possible first steps:;Dont just drive by, When you see potential candiate property, stop and ask questions from the neighbours, search the net for the last transaction on the property, visit the county office for available city records..etc.

I can recommend a loan officer for the 203K's if you want to pick his brain.Hopefully I'll see you at the next SJREIA meeting!

I was up to $115,000 and I left my office.

In a large city there may be a Dept of Buildings, while in a small town there may be only one codes enforcement officer.

The loan officer said that could be the cause if the majority of the work is not done upfront, like getting all the documents up front.

Hi @John Lee and @Robert AdamsHere is the information on the REI meeting tonight August 13th, 2015 at Gavish Real Estate office 6585 High Street, Las Vegas, NV, 89113.

Rest assured, there are great opportunities that are available - I myself am a tax sale investor.Finally you would find out about the tax sales (in most cases) from the county tax office (tax assessor, treasurer, etc...)   

Found a property in my home town for sale that i am interested in. It is on the square (downtown area in town of 3000) and has a business opportunity on the main level and an upstairs apartment. Both would need severa...

Your legal obligations lie in what the local code enforcement office has to say about this. 

Our Office Manager just found this site and we are jumping in as it looks like a great real estate resource.