I went through this process when I decided where to retire.At a high level, I used financial media, Wikipedia, and local news (many TV stations stream their local news broadcasts) to select a state and city.At the neighborhood level, I used CrimeReports to get a feel for crime and real estate listings to get a feel for the type of housing in the zip code.Then it's boots on the ground to home in on a specific choice.

In FL you have 2 choices to get clear title: 1 wait 4 years for no one to contest the sale2 do a Quiet Title action, about $1500 and 3-4 months process

Each dwelling unit must have one main egress door, as well as each sleeping room, basement and habitable attic must have a means of emergency escape (door or egress window).Additionally, the code (IBC) for 3+ units is much, much more strict than the code for 1-2 unit buildings (IRC). 

It had main sewage line problem and thought would cost me more but ended up fixing it with help of Trinity Foundation guys way much cheaper than I expected. 

@Adam Giles, I am curious how you found SE Nebraska if you are originally from Maine and now are in Arizona.

You might end up having to replace your sewer line to the main. 

I'd just get a hard money loan; they exist mainly for financing flips. 

Those are the main points to a contract.

Hi,I am starting investing in cashflow markets after focusing in the past only on appreciation (no other choice in California) .

I could work more, that’s my choice.