I would support a party holding these views.If it were my call, I wouldn't allow any one to serve in public office unless they had displayed the ability to successfully run and manage either a company, a farm, or raise a functional family while juggling a job.

For new investors I still believe it is an imperative part of learning the game of finding great properties and wholesaling by driving your farm area or targeted neighborhood (as well as doing your other methods of adverting for them).

"You" need to learn your market well, study all recent sales in your farm area, this includes foreclosures and short sales.

Reminds me of the 2 lakes on a farm we used to live on in Leesburg, VA.

Terry,Success in the rental business involves exactly the same elements as success in any other business; including wholesaling, rehabbing, farming, running an auto company, running a fortune 500 business, etc, etc, etc.

I'm currently targeting my "farm area" which is my own neighborhood.

Another factor to consider might be your 'reputation' and how it could affect your future business.I have one broker who gives me a heads-up on every listing in my farm areas before they hit the MLS.

The title company just farms out the closing docs to one of their attorneys int he state you are investing in.

There are lots of small apartment buildings in my farm area.

She's at Main Street Bank in Bingham Farms, on Telegraph.