I just completed a second boots-on market tour of TN markets.

I don't have personal experience with it, but when the app was first developed, I contacted the developer and put the app through a fairly robust test usage to see if it's something I would want to recommend to my clients (I'm a CPA).I think the app is great for its intended purpose and I do recommend it to my clients now (and have for about 18 months now). 

If you’re active in California real estate or looking to break into the market, you’ve probably heard about Senate Bill 9 (SB 9).

Hi Anthony-You asked about the best ways to find off-market deals for your in-laws to buy and move into and you are focussed on the Santa Barbara, CA area which I have been to and it is gorgeous.It kind of reminds me of an Ann Arbor on the ocean. :)Anyway, I like your strategy of driving and looking for houses in need of repair and sending handwritten letters and contacting rentals for the reasons you gave.

@Shane Regnier I've flipped a bunch of houses in Ocala but have yet to dabble in the rental market. 

unfortunately this marketing specialist was NOT a specialist in marketing for real estate businesses, did not understand the unique requirements and characteristics of real estate, and hence implemented their “generic” on line marketing program.  

It is almost always best to invest in markets you know.

I've found too many CRE owners overpay in a hot sellers market (much of the U.S. ) with a 1031 exchange + take on too much debt, since this is what they are used to and maybe the only strategy they know.

Based on the development expected over the next decade, I believe it's a great area to invest in. 

Hello BP community,I am fairly new to real estate. I have a townhouse in Tampa that I'm looking to move out of to rent. I plan to move down to Miami to be closer to more investors and a better quality of living. I am ...