The first step is to identify your budget which in turn will direct you to the type of marketing you can afford.

The lienholder will be identified by a title search of the property... either in the land records or judgment records.

It is an animal that works, provides assistance, or performs tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability, or provides emotional support that alleviates one or more identified symptoms or effects of a person's disability.

Hi BP, Local homebuilders and developers- I have business partners that are looking to invest in RE and build a partnership for FINANCIAL GROWTH.Does anyone recommend any sites or ideas that will identify current builders in certain growth pockets of San Antonio, TX other than NAHB.org, texasbuilders.org, Sabuilders.com, bidclerk.com?

Do you not have to identify your 1031 properties before selling?

Don't let any one article dissuade you- identify risks, and figure out whether they're legitimate.

I've educated myself on the market, scoured the forums, and identified potential areas and even some potential properties on the MLS.   

Visiting your market and identifying neighborhoods is a great first steps.

But my question is how does a new investor without a builder/contractor background identify potential properties? 

The important required disclosure is that you identify yourself as CONTRACT OWNER.