Currently my listings will go out to over 1,100 sites internationally, translated in to the local languages. 

Trust me, we have our share of extreme thinkers accepting all kinds of benefits that never translate into their political views.

What I'm disputing (for me, at least) is that that edge can be tactically translated into any significant profit.Here's the biggest reason why I don't believe a typical small-time investor can take advantage of macro-economic trends -- TRANSACTION FEES.In a typical real estate deal, the investor is paying about 8-10% in fees on the transaction -- closing costs, transfer taxes, commissions, etc. 

What is your opinion of appraisal as a skill set and how do those skills translate into development and investment of real estate? 

I sometimes found it easier to deal directly with the Insured so nothing got lost in translation and I could manage the Insured's expectations.

This has translated into a significant increase in my personal wealth.

Donald,I was aware of this, but with 10k jobs moving in, this means a lot more commerce in the area which means jobs which typically translates into housing demand.

I think all of this translates into a successful market.

Thanks for the plug but I'm about as slow as congress trying to pass new tax reform laws.Trying to advise a BP poster with an opportunity in hand is frustrating.Biggest problem: lack of deal flow for poster translates into attachment to the opportunity.Next biggest challenge is lack of sufficient information to make an intelligent decision.Sure, I'd take the deal off the market and tie it up, however there are many hidden land mines and fresh cow pies along the way.It is possible to transfer title when record owner has filed BK 13 by debtor filing a petition for voluntary dismissal and getting an order for same.

As with most cities there are dodgy areas but that doesn't necessarily translate into a "bad" investment, rentals are in high demand here.