I suppose to keep this as simple and straightforward as possible, my question is, what are some of the resources people use to determine general areas, cities, neighborhoods that have potential to be good for real estate investments?

It is very simple really.

Very simple. 

Don't overlook something as simple as ceiling fan, good vanities and nicelooking landscape with useable space.

@Heather Saunders wholesaling is simple!

Additionally, my credit history is fairly young (although good, between 720 -770 depending on where I look) since I only moved to the US three years ago, I have no consumer-, student-, or car-debt, 100% payment history and no derogatory marks, but the Banks I inquired at either don't have LOC for investment properties at all, or my income is considered to low on paper, and I am trying to access some of the equity sittingThanks in advance for taking the time to answer if you can help!

Best advice I have heard on bigger pocket is simple is better, and those who fail usually get too fancy.

I keep 2 part carbonless paper with me at all times. 

Simple notice procedures and eviction procedures differ, but sending the simple notices is usually the first step in both cases.PS - The City Of Milwaukee offers a free landlord class about once a month.

1.That someone will scam me by selling paper that they no longer own or there is a gap in assignment 2.