Jeffery Griggs all problems I can attribute to me being a novice, first time investor - I bought the property over priced through an online investor network without conducting proper due diligence, I allowed the seller to get away with not fulfilling their promise to place a Section 8 tenant prior to closing and not fixing the noted deficiencies in the inspection.

Expect higher then normal maintenance b/c the tenants here tend to call you about everything and if you don't fix the items, they will call the BBB and make ludicrous online post.  

At BP, not only can you network with other investors, you can watch the free online videos, learn from the free online courses, and listen to BP's podcast in itunes.

At BP, not only can you network with other investors, you can get the information and answers you are looking for including access to free online videos and courses to help guide you the way to freedom and success!

BP offers free online videos and educational courses for you to watch and learn from.

Would East Palo Alto a good bet?

Sometimes you can search the online county records for this information.In addition, I believe it is required by all states that the individual counties must publish (in a public publication) the list of all properties that will be auctioned off on the courthouse steps (this would include all foreclosures).  

BP has free online educational courses and videos for you to watch and learn from and also has it's own podcast in itunes for you to listen to as well.

At BP, not only can you network with other investors, you can get the information you need on real estate investing by watching the free online videos and taking the free online courses.

I bet you will be buying a house in no time once you start working with a lender that is able to offer a variety of loan products and outline the steps you need to take.