If that wasn't bad enough, he spent over 5 minutes of breath trying to convince me to replace the tile on not one but two perfectly attractive shower/bath surrounds.

I am investing in desert hot springs and the surrounding areas.

The broker she puts her license with will be able to fill her in on the fees and company policies surrounding their MLS accounts.

I'm interested in investing in Waltham and surrounding areas (Watertown, Newton, Weston, Lexington, and Arlington).I'll send you a contact with my info.- Joshua

It had been surrounded with a tomato cage, but I just didn't see the wire while focusing on the 'weeds.'

My profile says Upland but that's an old office address that I need to update.I was making a generalization about OC/LA prices - there are pockets that have dropped more than the surrounding areas but everytime I am offered a house out there, I always find the same thing - too much room to drop.

It is in the middle of no man's land and surrounded by a high concentration of homes for sale.

About 80 percent of the time the property looked good in the picture but when you got there in a matter of a few days to a week the place was trashed.You have to remember for the small commission the REO brokers are making on these it is "cash for trash".Small lots,old houses,very high taxes,and aging city sewer system that is falling apart.Many of these houses the foundation does waves,electrical and plumbing is stripped,mold,etc.Smart local investors are buying outside Atlanta in the surrounding counties where they spend a little more but nicer areas and higher rents and lower property taxes.

I'm unaware of any rules surrounding this sort of transaction since it's new to me but seems legitimate.

She will probably stay for 10 yrs as there is nothing cheaper in this area (where she works) and surrounding, cheaper areas are marginal.