But you will be limiting your buyer pool and taking on more risk.I've been to Louisville several times scouting apartment deals and I have a decent sense of the market.  

The wife and I are looking to take a trip to Orlando within the next several weeks, with the goal of scouting out the land, and getting a better understanding of a variety of things, including the rental laws.  

Lender - I currently have my pre approvals from two big banks, but I know I need a portfolio lender, so I am scouting the local banks and credit unions, tbd. 

There's no shortage of posters who advise this or that and advice is appreciated, don't get me wrong, but I'm searching for anyone who actually tried them...AND paid their fee.Of course THE BP forum would attract a RE lender scammers like the Boy Scouts attracts pedophiles - AND I'm NOT saying this supposed collection of lenders is anything less than what they claim to be until proven unworthy - BUT when an outfit charges a fee with no way to telephone a human being...red flags go up.privatemoneygoldmine.com list a number of contacts in the zip code selected and 'Iron Clad GUARANTEE' if a patron does not get funded- they refund the $97 fee.I actually read the TERMS & CONDITIONS on websites insted of just checking the box.

I'm just thinking that all the time and effort I put in to scout and find a property that I can wholesale will be compromised and a buyer comes along and scoops it up when or If,  I give away the location of the property. please advice

Hey All, Spotted an abandoned property on the Jersey (NJ) shore and I was wondering the best way to find & contact the owner to scout a potential deal.

As for learning the neighborhoods, whenever I am scouting different zipcodes, I generally check three sources:www.city-data.comwww.areavibes.comwww.usa.comThey will show me everything from population growth, employment, crime, and any other demographic I am interested in.

Now to your questions...1) Resources for scouting locations and checking rents: Online Resources I useHere is a list of resources.

I'm in The Netherlands, so I won't be able to scout neighbourhoods.

Or just guessing here this company scouts out those that have the high interest rate tax liens proves that they bought a worthless tax lien offers pennies on the dollar and then resells for profit.