I don't know about foreclosures, but I do know "wall street investor types" are buying up large quantities of houses in Nashville area and renting them out. 

As a newbie, I'm just dipping my toes into BP and, like you, I have been amazed at the quantity and quality of posts and replies (and other resources).

Makes ordering faster, can get quantity discounts, and my contractors don't need to ask on every rehab what finishes we want- Lots of checklists!

Tax benefits => We paid less than 5% real tax last year...IMO this is one of the most important aspects of RE investing that is generally discounted heavily by those that don't understand investing. 1031 exchanges with a stepped-up basis can transfer vast quantities of wealth between generations4.

This is how we can all live in harmony together :) 

Hi Garrett,When I first started investing I built a very large portfolio in a short time.I was only buying for quantity and for the purpose of being able to brag how I own a large property portfolio.It cost me hundreds of thousands of $$$ in opportunity costs as great deals kept crossing my inbox but I didn't have the capacity to purchase them.My word of advice would be to stay patient and wait for the screamer deal to come along.They always do.Just my opinion.Thanks

Not much for nightlife, though a ton of breweries (secretly it's on par with Portland for quality and quantity). 

Buy the car and you will have a more harmonious outcome.

Here are their strategies:Purchasing in Chicago property, not the suburbs- Bottom line taxes are lower because of quantity.  

Look at the entirety of rate time interest and quantity all from a risk perspective.