I used it more as a reference manual and a springboard to more in depth articles online.

Getting a special and start off with low down payment is not as good as you think but if the  the location is important as a consideration, the demand for what you buy property and tenant screening, it's in  growth area, is it located within a diverse area, the parking that is available, do you have deep enough pocket if funds are needed, Do nearby amenities exist, is there any nearby retail stores and what are they and does it fit your ideal tenant, and are there any existing tenants. 

I been looking online at properties there and the prices seem to be around my price range.

My old neighbor listed there house for sell and it's at retail...

Hey Juan, if you like online classes, Real Estate U works good. 

One one end you have target ARV or even retail selling price. 

It will also depend on if you do residential commercial like apartment buildings vs. retail space (warehouses, plazas, gas stations).

My 2nd property was an 11-unit mixed use with 20% vacancy, a gut rehab of the retail space and enough to do to buy at a 14 cap.   

These people would be very active on Facebook and the internet and you would see a much better response rate through marketing online.

Public records are online in most states....google up the county Property Appraiser, Land Tecords, whatever it is called there.