First off, A bank in a short sale situation is in control and will dick you around at every corner.

Some areas I know well, others are a giant, black hole in my mind.All of the online sites make it easy to produce geographic maps with SALE prices and SOLD prices, etc.However, where does one go to pull together a RENTAL RATE map?

However should I be concerned about risk factors such as a neighborhood fire, giant crime spree the drags the area down etc.

My name is Nicholas Dick, and along with my wife, I am attempting to "break into" the exciting world of Real Estate Investing.

The positive feedback from an accomplished giant (in comparison to our young business) is both humbling and motivational.

"If I have seen a little further it is by standing on the shoulders of Giants." - Sir Isaac NewtonFind a Giant (mentor) to learn from... and you will see much, much further.

Thanks so much - Also  is a new roof amortizable or a giant repair?

the area is very nice well kept , its a corner property and on the opposite corner is a small mom and pop deli, at the top of the street is the local elementary school with a play ground and feild for kids aswell as a large playground/ football /baseball feild/ basketball courts a few blocks away with organized sports running concurrent to the sports season. lowes and giant as well as several food places  about a block away also. deffinitly alot of conveinece in the neighborhood. no inspector has looked over the property other then myself and partner twice already

Originally posted by @Dick Rosen:Why are you leaving who you've got?

It always feels good to take that giant step.