I believe the competitors are more expensive with unnecessary features.

The other markets are in southern states.My buyers are typically the "trades".  

You may not need to visit each property you buy in that area though.4) Unless you are buying Class A turnkey, you should have a PMC.5) See below copy & paste info:-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

Golan,There are typically two reasons why a property listed on the MLS hasn't sold: either it’s overpriced or there’s an issue with it.

I would read up on "Squatters Rights" laws and how long a typical eviction takes to execute.

The partials we purchase are usually on shorter term notes i.e. 120-240 month terms and investor loans to other investors that typically put 15-25% down. 

We are currently at a low affordability rate, which is typically a leading indicator of slowdown and price trend change.

LA typically has outperformed in vacancy, rent growth, and appreciation.

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Quote from @Mitchell Coles: In Ohio, property liens are typically recorded at the county level, making the County Recorder's Office a valuable resource for property research.