@Jody RouseGreat observation about MLS being pricey.

Anyway, just an observation, none of the testimonies talk about actually buying a loan or making an investment.  

It isn't the idea of partnerships that is bad (it could be the greatest tool to success for a REI...just ask Henry Ford...OK, just observe what he did).  

A few things come to mind regarding this topic based on what I have observed over the years.- The appearance of being distracted by an outside interest, even if brief, is something that can make bosses or owners very angry. 

Go and observe two or three auctions.

It may be a phone call you that you overhear or simply observing the zip codes he or she is focusing on that may become a game-changer for you.Save.

I know Trulia local is handy, and old fashioned observation is great, but I'm curious as to whether or not you much more experienced folks have any other methods or insights.Thanks!

The one observation that concerns me if you are planning on renting is the number of people who say that if your intent prior to getting the loan is to use FHA financing to buy a place, move out, and rent it; you are then committing mortgage fraud.

good observation... the one area that I am certain were we don't hear enough of reality is in the world of the landlords  you can't have rental success 100% of the time... just not the real world...

Great observation Kelly