Proximity to where you work, bank, family members, and recreational clubs or religious organizations. 

I started my RE journey earlier and I've been listening to the BP Rookie podcast religiously (as well as started reading Rich Dad Poor Dad).

I pretty religiously check out Zillow, maybe some Redfin and even realtor.com (a few others as well).

My advice for you moving forward is it to get crystal clear on your goals and to track your lead and lag indicators religiously (read the 12 week year).

Postal Service address,Voter Registration Card,Federal and state tax returns, andDriver's license or car registration.The home is near:Where you work,Where you bank,The residence of one or more family members, andRecreational clubs or religious organizations of which you are a member."

Pulling a HELOC is also an excellent strategy to obtain cash, in fact many investors use this, however, if you do decide to go down this route you need to run your numbers religiously.

Whatever the metric is, start tracking it religiously so you know how you are doing and where you are finding your best deals.

Each program is different and many are religiously affiliated.

Like any other buy and hold deal, you need to run your numbers religiously.

Hi all,long time (religious) listener of the podcasts and also a small time investor (have 5 doors split between Raleigh, NC and Danbury, CT).