It also seems with multifamilies in the northeast that rehabbed properties (multi's anyway) are experiencing significant valuation increases from rehabs. 

Attending local real estate meet ups is a great tool to learn from experienced investors.

I'm not familiar with CT...here in NC, if a buyer agent is experienced and knows their market, they should pick up on when a property is "under-priced" to get more attention. 

I am new investor to the Detroit area and was just looking to connect with some experienced investors or agents in the area.

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Columbus OH for example is a popular choice, with the city experiencing impressive property appreciation surpassing the national average.

The site prefers to work with experienced developers.

What is the reality of it from real experienced people?

He is an expert in the real estate industry and I would only take advice from people who have experienced the system itself and no one else.

Flipping is not a great option right now if you aren't experienced because regular home buyers are buying a lot of the dumps and overpaying, spinning the market for trash homes up too high to make any money flipping.