Zillow, Redfin, Trulia, local county website, Google Maps/Earth, etc....you can get a pretty good idea of the condition and neighborhood most properties are in just using available technology.   

I've forgotten the reason my lawyers had advised against it but usually the people can't qualify for a loan and while I own my properties free and clear, carrying the mortgage doesn't achieve my goal of generating cash so I can reinvest or work on my other projects. 

If you haven't already, I'd suggest checking out @Dawn Anastasi's e-book through her website www.coreprop.biz.

While catching up with an online gaming buddy I haven't spoken to in 5 years, he mentioned this website and podcast. 

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Guys, I am a GC and I can tell you to stay away from any lead generation services.

What websites did you find useful in conducting your own title search ?

I have found the information thus far on this website to be fantastic, and have already incorporated the House Hack and the BRRRR into my book based on what I have learned here.My prior writing has been in the area of Biblical Fiction (I'm also an Orthodox Rabbi), but lately, I've been expanding into the area of personal growth novels.

We dont know what your cashflow is on the property, but based on the fact you have no reserves and no money to pay the mortgage, I assume it doesnt generate much.