I was lucky enough to get assigned to a mentor that is very active with his Associate Franchises and successful using the system.

If there is a strong offer with high down payment and good purchase price and fast closing or fast inspection periods and no closing costs requested, reach out to the Loan officer and ask any other questions which will not break any laws.ALSO - ANYHING CAN BE ENTERED INTO THE SYSTEM TO MAKE THE DU LOOK SUPER SWEET SO IT REALLY DOESN'T MEAN ANYTHING IF THE LOAN OFFICER IS BEING DECEPTIVE. 

Use this rating and classification system I have created over time to get an idea of the "Class" for the area - A class B class & so onHere is my rating & classification for each livability score.80 and above A+78/79 A76/77 A-74/75 B+72/73 B70/71 B-68/69 C+66/67 C64/65 C-60/63 D59 and below F

Once you get your systems down, you have a real estate business model that you can take to any market and be still be successful.

@Ryan A ShumakerAppfolio just came out with an investor management system which we are starting to use and it’s simplistic to use and makes the investor process easy as well.

Their system is great and will definitely be good to use as you scale up.

Thank you.You are probably asking how to hack the system, but all the advice to hack a top ranking won't work over time unless you are a very strong operator already.

My city seems to bid the land banks but I’m planning on reaching out to get educated on how the system works. 

They don’t have a multiple bid system.

@Sean KirkThere are turnkey REI opportunities in different markets - markets in the Midwest and Southeast of the country are great - where not only are the purchase prices reasonable for most RE investors, but the homes are turnkey (new builds or completely rehabbed homes, tenant ready, systems 10 years of life remaining on them, property management teams in place) with appreciating home value AND appreciating rent.