I would start by doing a search here on BP and on the web for how to do comp analysis or appraisals.

Not sure if I can plug the web addy here or not as Admin might not allow it.

I know this is a real estate centric web site, and we're talking about RE notes.

Crawl before you walk and walk before you run.Don't try running first or you will fall on your face and it will hurt!

You might check out Mark Kohler's web site and radio show - Tuesdays at 11 Pacific. markjkohler.comHe's an attorney and CPA who specializes in RE investing.

source=web#/listingType-single-family-home;mfd-mobile-home/pg-1Or you can have a Realtor do it for you like Brandon suggested.

The house was on a crawlspace which means someone has to crawl under to fix it.I used to do these type of repairs myself, so I know that there's about $30 max in parts.

Perhaps you can gleam some useful info off his web sites (I believe he has several).As far as the high-speed rail, I wouldn't invest based on that.

ATM we're pleased with our PM but we thought it may be good to diversificate.Maybe we will still invest in Tampa but in France letting all the eggs in the same basket is kinda double or quits.I've done a lot of research myself on the web to draw some rough lines for our next move.As you may guess, we want a passive investment as the primary goal is to maintain our capital.

Michael Quarles has one at his yellow letters mail web site you might try.