It's already been built and paid for by taxpayers - your public library. 

So I fully understand the steps are1 Google maps or earth to take a 30,000 foot look at the properties.2 review Zillow or Realitor.com to project ARV3 review county and public records to determine possible liens4 now my search based on the first 3 steps5 Drive by to see condition or if occupied6 Reduce further based on driving by properties.7 title search only ones I have interest in buying.Did I capture everything or did I miss some steps?

Unfortunately you are right that most home buyers and the public in general are uneducated about how inefficient most homes are. 

Also, I've developed relatively sophisticated referral-based selling strategies that that require me to educate the referral sources and show them both to how manage the client's expectation(s) and more recently, very specific ways they are to refer the client.So, I utilize offline and online advertising and, obviously, give a lot of thought to each and how they fit in the overall marketing mix.I like direct mail, inbound telemarketing, well-placed, industry/profession specific print ads, direct mail, paper & ink newsletters, public speaking, press releases, blogging & forums (limited social media), direct sales (in person), some conferences and specialty advertising (mugs, pens notepads) and a few others I won't mention. 

They go on to say that the data is collected from public or user submitted data, real estate agents, appraiser physical inspect of the home.

In doing an initial search in the public records, the Salvation Army is listed as the owner of the property.

Is there public and private investment in redevelopment and infrastructure?

We are looking to do the same thing for a flat in Athens which we'll turn into another artist's studio.Instead of the 2% rule, I have a 3% rule when looking for properties like this: it covers management and cleaning fees and utilities.Some key elements to doing well on Air BnB:* Beautiful, well-lit photos* Excellent location convenient to transport* Well written ad with thorough description of local attractionsWhat can make up for a lack in any of the above:* A quirky design/unique lodging experience, at a low price NB: Air BnB type services have been drawing the ire of hotel lobbyists to local governments, and many renters don't pay taxes on the $ earned.

One has to wonder who the 'buyer's' agent is truly representing.The way it's evolved for the bulk of SFH sales to owner occupants, and with all the money NAR has spent on marketing to the general public in the last decade, buyers now know and understand that they have to have an agent if they want to make an offer.

you did not know ..the information was not a public record.8.Back taxes.