Information is valuable, you could also consult with owners (for a fee), show them how they can stop a tax sale foreclosure, how they can delay it, how much time they have.You could offer to buy their property giving them an option to buy back when they are financially able while remaining as a tenant.Hard or soft money loan will give you a great return on your cash.

The MLS is VERY valuable for housing data and what is selling in a particular area, sales is the lifeblood of any Real Estate Investors business also it's a very good lead source and you can figure out what the market is doing as well.

Of course, you need to read The Ultimate Beginners Guide to REI here on BPIf you haven’t already, please read/listen to these books ASAP!

I'm in the Indianapolis metro area, and am excited to connect with others on this site and hope to gain some valuable insights and connections, and contribute as much as i can to help others here as well!  

@Jesse E.Try to locate the BP blog called - Ultimate guide to the FNMA Homestyle Renovation loan by William Robison, Nov 2015.You may find that very helpful and perhaps appropriate for your needs.

Fill in the foundation below.Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere Check out BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide - A fantastic free book that walks through many of the key topics of real estate investing.Check out the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A weekly podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice.

Fill in the foundation below.Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere Check out BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide - A fantastic free book that walks through many of the key topics of real estate investing.Check out the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A weekly podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice.

I'm looking to attain valuable knowledge as well as valuable connections.

I'm looking to attain valuable knowledge as well as valuable connections.

A Form 1037 (rent based on leases) or 1025 (rent appraisal) are the forms I am thinking of.https://www.fanniemae.com/content/guide/selling/b3...