How do I start researching my market?

[Joseph Sharp]

What is the best way to get started on researching the market you want to invest in? I'm interested in flips, vacant lots, and eventually want to do buy and hold. I am new to Real Estate investing and looking to find my first deal with no money down. I'm in the Greenville, SC area. Cheers, and nice to meet you all. 

[David Richter]

Hi @Joseph Sharp,

I would say the best way to really know your market it to get around someone who is successful in your market and provide value to them.

Meaning you work for free for them and learn the market and learn how to do the deals while helping them make money and ultimately you will learn the market AND the skills to do the deals you want to do in the way you want to do them.