There are basically only 2 methods to buy real estate at bargain prices:Method #1Situations where you are the only potential buyer who knows about the deal (no competition), and the seller is willing to accept your offer and terms without seeking outside bids (offers) from anyone else.Method #2Where the public knows about a property that’s available but cannot visualize its potential value – like after it’s all fixed up.

I’ve purchased an online course but I’m a visual learner and was hoping one of you could help me out.

Others say a visual inspection is sufficient, unless there's a reason to drill, and charge between $500 - $1K per inspection.

I'm a bit more visual and personally appreciate a more minimalistic approach to presenting data and information.

Bigger Pockets Youtube channel is great to get a visual when learning some of the basics (analyzing deals etc), but also the BP podcats obviously.I also like "cash flow ninja" podcast, and "lifetime cashflow with real estate" by rod klief. 

When I'm at a property myself I'm experienced enough to do a thorough visual inspection but it can sometimes be difficult for me to be there as I live out of town but I suppose perhaps the answer is that I do need to make sure I can be there in person.

You can also drive by the property and perform a visual inspection before the auction date.Look for REO homesIf a home doesn’t sell to a third-party at auction, it becomes a real estate-owned (REO) home.

An 1890 three-family with visual structural issues to a novice usually will translate into much more capital expenditures over time.

@Derek Daun, does the insurance company know of the visual damage to the garage roof or were they just concerned about the tree limbs resting on the roof, which you have already taken care of?  

Create a visual of the score of the project and create a list of the things that are affected.