Find a map (I found a free local county book in my area on a free magazine stand that had a map of the area) and drive each neighborhood to get an idea of the neighbors (mostly homeowners or renters, single family or duplex/triplex/quad) vicinity to amenities like grocer/parks/schools/etc. and if area feels like something your target market would be interested in (to buy or rent).Go to your county's or city's website and see if you can find any planning information to figure out where the development is happening.Lastly, find (or start) a local meetup to network and learn the information you didn't know you needed to know.Tax liens can vary by county.

It becomes a numbers game.

I'd up the game and seek out a few books.

I’d atleast notify them the game is over and now police are coming in .you gotta be assertive and get this nipped in the bud !

The bad ones talk a good game and will take money and make life terrible...

I did my own research, took the plunge, learned by trial, made mistakes and along the way attracted a fantastic realtor @Marcus Auerbach, PM, contractors, banks which was a game changer.

I am dead set on entering the real estate investment game but like I imagine a lot of people feel when they are just starting out, I am not sure where to begin.  

Good morning, I woke up a few weeks ago and decided to get into the real estate game. 

Covid is a game changer, I am not sure what the market will do but my tenants are paying rent and that is all that matters.

Or even lending a hand to someone who needs it, with the intent to learn of course.The game plan is using the BRRRR startegy for long term holds.