Estate sales, these are usually outdated properties.Foreclosures generally have issues, some trashed where your skills will make for easy repairs.BTW, being a gc, you need to keep your eye out for failed construction projects, underwater contractors with unfinished projects.Look too at you local building regs list of condemned properties and contact the owner.Many other ways, but these should get you going on your way.

There are too many "Get Rich Quick" upsellers out there that are using techniques that are out-dated or unrealistic, and I would love to see some of the seasoned investors giving some practical and realistic advice.

Above is a picture of a kitchen I feel is slightly outdated.

Coin op laundry and storage in other side of basement.Apts. look to be 10-15 years w.o any updates, they are livable and clean, but a outdated.

I'm new to real estate investing (only last two months) and this could potentially be my second purchase, so I want to make it a good one:3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Single Family HomePurchase Price: $63,500 (comps sold for $80k-$90k last 9 months)Rent: conservative $900/mo, expect it to be more around $1,050Mortgage: $456/mo *Paying cash for now, may cash-out refi to purchase moreInsurance: $60/moManagement: $80/moTaxes: $1400/yrNecessary Rehab:- Various electrical and other repairs: $500-$1500- Carpeting Upstairs: $2000Future Rehab:- Heating and A/C Units are VERY outdated.

That built in stove is functional, but very out-dated.

Laminate is sometimes outdated, but it totally depends on your competition.

I wonder what will replace granite in 20 years when it starts to look "outdated".

i have found that realtor.com is outdated (as far as the listings).best way is to have multiple sources like trulia, any realtor office site (like century 21, remax, etc), because they are basically pulling the information from the MLS.

I've been doing some research on local area clubs online and have found most clubs have stopped meeting or have outdated information online.Is any one a member or know of a REI club in the Las Vegas area?