Thanks Matt, I'm compiling my list of violation codes right now that I want to go on the report.

After 4 years of no housing expense, I assume you've compiled enough money to buy something cash that maybe needs some work, or something like a condo that you can own outright?

So if I'm profitable and growing in an area that realty trac claims sees 1.3% returns on flips.......I need to expand to the new England Area.I dont know how they compile the data, but to claim there were only 993 flips in Harris County in the last 12mo is pretty funny.

I was hoping to compile one with the help of the community. 

When you compile the itemized bids, you can pick and choose specific tasks when you end up going with your one GC based off the advice given by all.

I'm wanting to do essentially the same thing here in Salt Lake City and just started compiling a driving for dollars list of properties needing rehab. 

To illustrate the cost differences between cities, I compiled overhead costs for the listed cities.Sources:State income tax rateState average insurance rateState property tax rateTo put this in perspective, below are the annual operating costs for a $400,000 property with a taxable $15,000 annual cash flow.

My questions is  how do you get information of an area you’re planning to invest in, how do you compile it and the factors that lead you to choose to (or not) in an area?

It's also worth pointing out that the MLS exists because agents have come together and compiled a cooperative information database.

In addition my team would offer to be your boots on the ground and visit the property you are considering to take 50+ photos as well as compile a scope of work, to give you a price for any repairs that may be needed.I'll send you Scooter's info - and if you need any help analyzing a deal, my team is here to serve.Jw