I will for sure scout the website whenever I have the chance - so much info here, it's unbelievable.

Everything from running numbers, scouting properties, building relationships and networking, etc.

Once you find this agent in your local market tell him that you want him to scout the MLS for deals every day.

I have also become familiar with the scout agencies for the Bay Area and Southern California seeking new homes for their inventory.Creating that "WOW" factor for the end result.

@Adam HedioJust to add to what was said, in driving for dollars, I scout for properties that look distressed aka unkept, abandoned, or as if the owners just aren't able to keep up with the maintenance.  

I dug up this old BP blog post that makes mapping these easier If you wanted to get a good visual of your local hot spots.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2009/11/13/scout-investor-hotspots-google-earth-multiplottr/

This will make the scouting, etc. much easier.

I have had some solid success from doing such door-to-door marketing and not only have I hired people to do the distribution, but I also like using Cub Scout troops, little league teams, etc.

I traditionally use modest appreciation forecasts in my forecasts even though my market is largely an appreciation market (Neighborhood scout has it 10/10 I believe for every duration they list in their table) because I want my forecasts to be conservative.Buyers should do their own research to determine appreciation forecasts, but no pro forma (which should be conservative) should be reflecting a 16% market appreciation for next year (and likely not for any year).There are deals to be made/found, but the buyers need to cautious. 

Good Evening,Was curious to see if the website,Neighborhood Scout, for real estate Analysis is a valuable tool that one recommends while analyzing the area?