Fortunately, in my search for properties I recently crossed paths with a realtor who was also an investor.

I found the markets that I wanted to be in and I ran Google searches and cross referenced with Map Quest to verify I was getting all the facilities.  

Scotsman Guide has a great resources.. you can search which lenders lend in your states, and up to what %LTC / %ARV, their parameters, etc..

I'm new to REI, after a quick search I ran into BiggerPockets, which I LOVE!

Hey folks,Just got my track search back for a property tomorrow and found:---Recapture Agreement recorded (date) as document(number) made by (person) to Illinois Housing Development Authority, to secure a note in the originally stated principal amount of $25,000.00, and to the terms and conditions thereof.All I can find about a Recapture Agreement is that it is a 0% loan given to certain people from the government for rehab.  

Multi-units here tend to cash flow best in B or C class neighborhoods like Oildale (North Bakersfield), Northeast Bakersfield, Downtown, and places immediately West of the 99 freeway.

I found a couple gems of neighborhoods that surprised my agent, and we definitely looked at a lot of random properties.

After an exhaustive search, I've got a set of high converting postcards and we're going to do 6 touches for each name on the list.  

I spoke to my lender and was pre-approved, I now have the ability to purchase an investment property and have the required 20% down.My wife and I have been searching for an investment property for while and have decided to make a move.  

Just passive internet search stuff.