@Eric HaasYou're lucky that Trenton is one of those markets in the Northeast with a lower bar for entry than most of us NYC-region types are used to.

Start to understand what house prices are like in the Puget Sound region, start to get a feel for the rental market with sites like Craigslist, Padmapper, etc.I would also recommend attending the meet-up that is happening next Tuesday.

@Michael Rothenberg check with local/regional banks in your area with a commercial lending department.

I am a new, and very motivated investor in the Hampton Roads, Virginia region and I am searching high and low for multi-family or small apartment complexes.  

The regional banks too have some good products to offer and provide the best of both worlds.... home town friendly and big enough to offer stability, competitive rates, good features and good service. 

I'm a Licensed Realtor in the Los Angeles region who analyzes and extracts Bulk data from MLS and private listings to determine the best Cash Flow, Rehab, and high ROI properties currently on the market.Looking to create a team of like-minded people interested in sharing the knowledge, experience, and wealth that Real Estate Investing offers. 

Which direction are rents, neighborhood, and region going.

If the tech industry continues to be drawn to Pittsburgh and the higher income jobs come to the region then you will likely see a bit of a higher appreciation rate.

For some reason we cannot reach the manager on the premises and are now dealing with the facilities manager for the region.

Hello all,I recently moved from Northborough to the Georgetown / Groveland area.It is an exciting move for me, because I think that the North Shore market is quite a bit hotter (and less risky) than "The Boroughs". I ...