We also use Google maps to do some preliminary visual evaluation of properties, but we have come to find out that the images are outdated, addresses are wrong, and just not high enough quality to be a dependable research tool.

@Will BarnardOutstanding Will, how about a few visual aids sounds like quite a bit has changed since the last photos were posted.

From here out the construction feels like it takes longer simply because the remaining tasks are time intensive and don't have the visual impact that framing and siding do.

Visually speaking, new development can be seen in many areas and it has strong a vicinity element near the Redline, college, and hospitals.

People get attacked on the street too, but this is at least more visually isolated. 

Works really well... plus you can visualize your mileage for the year when you do an import.

I'm also interested in finding out how I can use real estate investing to improve the local communities (visually, financially, etc).I have an extensive accounting/finance knowledge base, and I'm excited to learn more about real estate.Talk to you soon!

Tenants usually notify you sooner if there is a problem because of that visual of a person in a truck.

May 1-3% increases.But it's a good way to visually see what competition is getting.Kevin

Some inspectors will look at a furnace, for example, and just look for visual damage, turn the thermostat to make sure it's heating, etc., but that's about it.