Looking to get started soon and learn as I go , my plan is to buy and hold and have my start plan drawn out.I have alerts on Zillow/Trulia/Realtor - I don't have access to the MLS and had talked to a real estate agent, but he does his own investment/business too so hasn't been as responsive so have talked to a few others.I looked up 128 Chestnut, is that your pictures of the rehab process?

I have always regarded it as a high risk value play due to issues with access to the rest of the city as well as less than stellar demographic.

A good RE investor should be able to find deals in almost any market, even so I've considered using a 'Turnkey' provider to access out of state markets. 

It is street by street, block by block. 

pool access?

Anyone that responds with a nice house, and looking to get retail dollar amount becomes a property that you list on the MLS with your broker.It gives both you and your leads more options, plus having MLS access sets you apart from other wholesalers.Feel free to PM me if you need any help!

@Brent Coombs Some obvious advantages would be access to the MLS and not having to pay someone else fees for listing a property (if you were to).

I would have to get signatures from a two block radius from all the neighbors agreeing to letting the mobile home be placed there as well as city council approving it.

Equity tends to be illiquid and tough to access when you need it.Cash flow also has value and is rather more liquid.

In general it is best to have a solid knowledge of your market, target areas, and access to a good team on the ground to assist you.