I would say find a calculator online - there are plenty of free ones - and start analyzing properties at random.

Even if you use a large amount of cash for the down payment, you can always do a cash out refinance in 12 months to pull out some of the cash "Tax Free".  

I have a feeling this is where you are at.Sometimes the Alderman's office or community group will want to see what you are "proposing" to build before you can get their support and actually get the Zoning Change approved; however, technically architectural drawings are not reuired (by the Zoning Board of Appeals) for the map amendment process.Feel free to contact me directly if you would like me to look into your specific property in more detail. 

Feel free to reach out if you need any references, I'd be happy to assist.

There are services that allow you to collect online rent payments as well as have the added functionality to help you manage your properties all in one place for free.

Once you have anywhere from 100 to 150 leads, I would find their names in the county auditor and try to use free online software to skip-trace them.

If you have any questions feel free to reach out!  

I realized I could rent out spare bedrooms to pay my mortgage and live in this home for a while for free, while guaranteeing that I would turn a profit when it was time to sell.

And there's another great, free REI meetup (AVL Meetup) on February 6. 

Feel free to share your preferences and we'll navigate this journey together.