Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

There will be a lot of agents advertising their market, and while this can be annoying, it can also be helpful when searching for areas to look in. 

Good luck to you in your search! 

I always put in MIA or somewhere I can get to easily when searching.  

Things like landscaping/snow removal and labor cost for repairs are going to be highly variable based on your market so you'd need to do your own research on the going rate by either talking to other local investors, running your own google search, or exploring basic services on thumbtack/angies list etc. 

They are searching for emerging developers and are offering all sorts of grants to development ready cities.

Welcome to BP, how's the search going, have you found your first deal yet?

Good luck with your search.

I'm looking to rent out this house and find new opportunities, but only have about $30k free for this next investment.Hi Malak,Curious how your investment search is going?

I've searched all over and havnt really seen anyone else doing this or talking to much about this approach...