@Wayne Brooks read my last post. 

Welcome to BP.I know this doesn't answer your question, but for anyone reading along this is one of the hidden costs you need to figure into total acquisition price of the property- before you buy. 

I was a little worried after reading the start of your reply, but felt better towards the end.

Besides all the reading of books I could indulge myself with, I also attended local groups.

Hello Bigger Pockets Community,I am just getting my feet wet in real estate, and having read multiple "beginner" books, I find myself asking the same questions over and over: Where do I find deals to analyze?

@Kevin ScottFrom what I've been reading... cash flow is king.Buy for cash flow, hope for appreciation.I personally would be happy with a fair market deal in a GREAT location as long as the cash flow/debt made sense.There are other ways to add value/force equity.

After reading "Build a Rental Property Empire" by Mark Ferguson and "The Book on Managing Rental Properties" by Brandon Turner last week, I am throughly excited to find ways to continue to grow and learn this industry in hopes of  property reaching my goal of financial freedom with passive income. 

I'm currently reading the ABCs of Real Estate Investing by Ken Mcelroy and he presents the strategy of calling landlords about selling.

I have no prior experience in real estate, but I have some knowledge through various books I have read.

I've read before that section 8 has a waitlist and a place to market directly to this list, would this speed up finding a new tenant?