And live in the 5th non conforming bedroom.

I guess it's fortunate you are able to least keep visibility on this particular one and remedy the situation quickly! 

Do you have a particular area that you are most interested with investing in? 

Lenders have a pretty reliable financial model that shows probable outcome based on the input for any particular scenario.

. - I use several of the list filtering options EXCEPT for the tax distressed option, because I've found that particular item isn't reliable in all areas).When I need to get a delinquent tax list specifically, I always get it directly from the county.

Right now the forums are basically non-navigable to me.For example, if I search for 'Oklahoma City' and select forums and sort by 'Latest,' it looks like I just get all of the latest posts regardless of keyword. 

However, I would recommend getting a second opinion from your CPA (partially because Treasury Regulations can change things, particularly definitions, even after we have the new law in the book).

I would argue that it in Newport News, in particular, areas where there are places for rent is a good indication of where investor activity is taking place. 

I've been lurking on the site and forums for a while now, but now I'm starting on my first deal.I have a few prospects that I want to look into, but one has been particularly difficult.

And you make sure the temps in the coldest part of the house with pipes does not get to freezing.Working heat is also something to be aware of with tenants who may get heat turned off for non pay...