@Charles Wiegert, the numbers you find on Loopnet (and pretty much anywhere else) are crap until proven otherwise.

Anywho, we are based in Charles Co, MD and been to the meet ups and so far have been getting help from some amazing people in the field. 

@Charles  S, welcome to Bigger Pockets and good luck on your journey.

This answer was posted in another thread: Account ClosedOriginally posted by @Charles Parrish: I get leads from housing inspectors - many of them are vacant houses, talked to neighbors on either side of the house and also across the street, if they are not home leave a note.Check the tax sale listDo a "bring to date" title report, see if there is a mortgage or lien Try to put yourself In the chain of title, buy a lien, foreclose.

@Charles S.The 50 % Rule States: That 50% of gross scheduled income (GSI) goes out over time to cover expenses not including debt coverage.The 1%, 2% and the 50% rule is meant to act as a quick analysis tool, to insure the deal is actually deal.

Charles, MO and have been getting into real estate more and more as time goes by. 

@Charles Kao Lets see if we can amke something happen.

Trying to locate Sam Smith who once lived at 123 Main Street - call 1-555)Thumbs Up if this has  been helpful ----- Charles

@Charles Kennedy Keep a good eye on the market.

And make sure you get tickets to a game or two at Fenway and the Garden (even though it's not the ORIGINAL Garden), watch the marathon and see the fireworks from along the Charles on 4th of July.