While overall sales are down, Macy's is seeing positive results in its targeted investment stores, which are outperforming the broader chain.The demand for Macy's real estate could signal opportunities for other struggling department store chains.

You might be in acquisitions in bulk so the question is valid, but not for the majority of investors out there who always should see a property before making an offer.

Keep in mind there are many on BP who will completely disagree with many of the above. well written by a hands on landlord... also I know Rural PA kind of well.. its a far cry buying low cost homes in those little rural burgs than what landlords have to put up with in C and D in major metro areas..

Not a major shift, but still worth highlighting.

I've done a few Level 2 Alterations (Chapter 7) in southern Wake County and would recommend that you talk to your local planning and zoning department before jumping in, regardless of where you are (Wake, Harnett, Johnston counties.)

@Andrew AcunaPlenty of arm chair investors that don't know the difference between a shoe horn and shoe molding.Regrettably the majority of tenant problems are created by incompetent landlords.You have read the posts....my tenant regularly pays late.

However, these areas tend to sacrifice appreciation potential.Parts of the Kansas City metro are currently experiencing significant investment from major corporations.

Over your time of being a LO, are the majority of loans issued to people with w2 employment?

The Short Sale was kicked off to the FHA Short Sale department and we had to start again.

From one of our sales, We were also advised that if this property sells to a third party at a sheriff sale, and we cannot provide the department of revenue inheritance tax lien certification, the Allegheny county sheriff will not issue the deed until they receive a copy of the lien certification.