I already know if there are any code violations/building permit/lien issues.

Banker's Code and Wealth Code.What type of terms are you looking to loan at here in Seattle?

I listen to their podcast and they give you a code for free tickets.

The local building codes and zoning map will identify what the required setbacks are.

I did bid on a couple of residential vacant land in Urban area.I use Land use code and lien face value range to filter all properties I like.After putting together a list, I start doing research one by one by using county office website, google maps, Zillow and EPA website.I bid at 5-8% for first three batches but got nothing because winners for properties I bid on are at 2%-4%, some even 1%.I adjusted my bidding rate for later batches.I won 8 bids in total. 7 of them are properties with house on it at low rate. 1 of them is residential vacant land at higher rate.I made payment for all my winning bids on the day of results.waiting for tax lien certificate.....Hope this is helpful to other newbies.

I am a first-time out of state turnkey investor currently in talks over this South-side Chicago 2 flat in the Hyde Park township (60637 zip code).Could anyone who actively invests in the are please weigh in?

Have you considered mailing to a different list such as tax delinquents, probates, code violations, etc?

I code some for work and have began collecting rentals.

@Bob BowlingThe average cost of new construction in my Zip code is $130 per square foot.

Hrmm, im not sure buying another rental would offset the gain, but I do like that idea about getting a new laptop :)