A septic system is 2 parts, tank and then evaporation lines.The lines should be easy to spot- green grass, softer soil, slight depressions in the soil, new ones have vents on the end of each line.

OCD is a mental health disorder and can be quite disabling.

I want to stay away from retail, but finding starter office condominium to be somewhat interesting as they are greatly depressed in my area.I want to start small and possibly move more capital in this arena in the future. 

I know it is really cheap but it's in a very depressed area, the previous owner is willing to stay on as property manager for a fee.

Property values are fairly depressed but the rental market is very strong.

Janesville has been very depressed due to it's reliance on the auto industry.

Failure to comply with just one of the many requirements of the Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance (“RLTO”) can result in a judgment against a landlord equal to two times the security deposit plus interest, court costs, and reasonable attorney’s fees.Second, investing where you live doesn't always make sense.If the market is depressed, and/or the rates of return are low, then why would you "invest" there?

The days of a guy with a part time job at Burger King and a 450 credit score are over.I read that before the Great Depression, you were required to put 50% down and loan terms were for five years.

In contrast, a note started in 2009-2011 is perfect as the market was depressed down after the bubble burst and values were not artificially and manipulatively inflated, thus I am more comfortable with the valuation at the time.Today's value of course takes precedence, so make sure you have the ability to evaluate true market value.

There are good teams and good properties in depressed markets like Detroit (sorry Detroit), but that increased your long term risk and exposure in the carry costs of that property.You need to me Market Agnostic (my 5th rule of successful real estate investing).