Are you searching for passive or active income? 

That sounds like what I'm looking for but when I was searching for it, it always brought up job costing for QB Desktop or separating them into classes.

I began searching in Greenville, NC where I used to live and there are so many cheap homes for sale that need work.

I don't know anything about Spring, TX, but I do know that you need to identify your buying criteria and make sure it is one that aligns with your goals as an investor.

If the property is owned by an LLC you can do a business search and at least figure out who filed the papers.

I am located in Parker, CO (just South of Denver) and have focused my search to Colorado Springs as the market is somewhat more affordable than Denver, it is within driving distance and I have family in the area. 

@ Jay Hinrichs - A low Financially Stability Score can identify people who are likely to be struggling.

As they move up the net worth ladder investors tend to want less headaches and move into higher quality assets where ongoing cash flow is a little less but long term equity growth prospects are high.There is generally not demand for low income areas except for investor buyers searching for yield to deal with a headache versus ultra high quality areas where investors will usually pay  a premium to a seller to own in an area.

Han Oh yeah definitely you are right especially these days .Did a quick search on Redfin and small homes look to start at $120k now on MLS.Which is still much cheaper than LA or OC countries .. but still .

The realtor can/should identify possible homes that might fit the criteria of the buyer - assuming you're going to retain them as your buyer's agent - and then arrange for *you* to view the homes.