From this data, you can utilize a website bestplaces.net that will give you a breakdown of the percentage of homes that sold, in various price ranges, for a given zip code.

Talked to few of my friends investors and one of my mentor, and he still uses EXCEL only....what do you use, any better idea?

Then look in the county assessors website to find the owners. it should give their name and mailing address.

This is why the bank's background check focuses so heavily on your credit and income  when getting a non owner occupied residential loan and they are rather loose looking into you when you buy a large commercial property. 

If I am able to bring down both or either price to below market value (but less than 20% below) , is it worth going into contract with if an investor won't make a large return?

When you are ready to move into purchasing commercial mid-size and large MF property, PM me!

Sydnie, the first place to start would be by signing up for a real estate class, either online or in person, to get qualify to take the TREC licensing test.I don't believe I'm allowed to post links, but go to the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) website, and it will guide you through the steps.Your age/appearance could deter some potential clients, but we all have some aspects that both deter and attract people.  

Atlanta is a large, diverse city. 

If you ever plan on amassing a large portfolio, you simply can't scale if you're loosing more and more money the larger you grow.4) True, my shared investments are certainly more complicated.

If anyone has any good books or websites they can direct me to that discusses real estate, business, or financial education please let me know.