As for the driving for dollars, I dont do it as much, but when I did I would get code vio lists from the city and put them into a batchgeo map so I could drive specific properties that had reported distress and also find other properties that looked distressed but werent on my list.

For the past couple months I have been analyzing deals to get used to running the numbers in preparation for my first deal, now I would like to start getting familiar with analyzing markets.So my question is how do you all go about analyzing markets, what are redlags in a market, what to look for, what are good sources for information, do you focus on one zip code, and etcI want to be as prepared as possible for my first deal so all information and strategies is very appreciated!

What is the zip code is the property in and maybe the address or at least the street name would be good. 

Every state has foreclosure, code violations, tax delinquents, probates, and it takes investors who can close quick to figure difficult situations out.

Purchase price: $140,000 One of my favorite zip codes is 38117.

Staying up to date with city codes is Key but most recent changes have just been a kick up in the punishments of smaller issues such as not responding within a certain amount of time to a noise complaint, etc.

Something is always not up to the code as the codes are always changing in CA.

So any 2-4 unit is grandfathered in and can remain that way till you alter it. 

@Craig Yarnell What are the popular zip codes in Jackson, MS ?

I don’t know your address so research rent, so I just clicked a random address on Google maps to find a zip code for Roanoke.