I have a deal l am looking at, and am currently trying to comb through all the numbers and do all the research I can to vet it.

Especially anywhere in California, and particularly Los Angeles county.Talk to longtime neighbors who might know story and whereabouts of owner, but don’t accept as fact.I’d start with researching who the record owner is.

Ask about their reviews, do some research to see if they are actively closing transactions. 4.

Before committing, I’d highly recommend researching demand in your target area and connecting with operators who already run similar rentals there.A tiny home or glamping concept could be a huge hit in a market where it’s fresh and unique, but in areas where it’s been done before, you’ll need to bring something innovative to stand out.

Start researching price to rent ratios in areas and see which area has the best combination of cash flow/place you want to live!

After doing some research I realized that the first lien lender has so much control over the purchase price.

If you do not do your market research correctly, it doesn't matter how great your list is because you will pull a list in a bad market.

in columbus ohio we have to put the value of new builds and the cost of construction if you average enough or look at enough you don't need to talk to anyone. find the city website and do some research first 

I would consider them to be more of a consultancy than a turnkey provider, and as such I think they provide tremendous value.Of course I could do all the legwork from scratch - research markets and properties, find lenders, get home inspectors and insurance and property managers and so forth - but RTR has already done all that and has far more experience and knowledge than I do.

I'd start by refining your search criteria, researching the surrounding markets, and comparing them to what best fits your needs, etc.