Might be able to find them on the web.

I just recently launched my career as an investor January 2007 and started my company Paramount Principle, IncI am a web designer/ graphic designer by day and an investor by night trying to build a consistent system and get and maintain deals in the pipeline. ..Short sales. .. . note buying....thats pretty much the direction I seem to be heading in.. ..I love this site and I appreciate the wealth of knowledge available. . thanks!

If you are gambling on the property appreciating then you are just gambling.

Also, if anyone can provide information as to lenders, real estate agents or web sites that may assist us, that as well would be great.

but guaranteed appreciation isn't likely, so you're really kind of gambling...

It's a web-based property management app that helps you manage your properties, tenants, rent, expenses.

Now, if there is some concerted efforts by foreigners to buy up Detroit, that is interesting, but a huge gamble IMO.

Welcome to our little place on the web, @Pierre Thernize !

You can head to Colorado/Utah if you like skiing or Montana for wilderness, Vegas if you like gambling/nightlife [might not be the best idea since you have a 14 y/o traveling with you]My friends got some nice deals on Kayak (check out the vacation tab).

The other thing I am considering is that my area always has several condos available for sale on the same street as me that then become occupied quickly (Proctor and Gamble employees make up 80% of the clients).