I did a decent amount of driving from one end of town just to go back to the other side.When I'm heading out to scout a lot of properties I usually use routexl.com, it's easy to just paste in a list of addresses in the import feature. 

This is because the RE market is efficient and based on numerous parameters with projected appreciation and projected risk being 2 of the more critical.There are numerous reputable references for historical appreciation and/or historical return on buy n hold RE (Case Shiller, neighborhood Scout, Zillow). 

., which is treated as an actionable yet confidential side agreement.Short of that, I will pay a "scout" something like $250-500 for facts surrounding a property that may be available, including the seller's contact information.

Most laws are fine with employees doing scouting and such as long as they don't try to handle the solicitation and are just getting wages for scouting.

In terms of crime stats Lee, I use neighborhood scout, trulia crime maps, and local news.

Notices on their doors.Look in their mailbox (don't advise that) for adult magazines.... and while you are at it, see if there is backed up mail in there too.Boarded up windows.Those are good houses to scout and spend time on finding the owner.Get a list together, and send them a nice metter, ideally with a picture of the house printed (so the owner actually thinks you are interested in HIS house and not just mass mailing a ton of people).Please do not sent a hand written letter (UNLESS) you do it right (yes there is a way to do it right).Remember... most important thing.Yell "monkey power" from the top of your lung every morning out of the window.Between 4:30 AM and 6:50 AMGood things will come your way when doing so.

Good Evening BP Community,Heres the deal; I have started a yellow letter campaigne for equity owners 1995 and below.  Short list but, I am looking for some equity to be in place for some wholesale deals.  Lets say its...

I worry about trying to scout/buy/manage a property that is in a distant location, especially as my first purchase, since I'd like to get some hands on experience in my 'beginner phase.' 

We have 20% in cash to put toward our next investment and mortgages between our two current properties total less than $200k.Been scouting options to expand for a while.

Real Estate Scout.