I'll go ahead and jump on the @J Scott bandwagon for countless reasons.

I have done more than a thousand, move in and outs and countless reno/repairs in  Cleveland.

There are a lot of companies around the nation that source property, demographic, bankruptcy, foreclosure and other data, like The Warren Group, LPS/Black Knight, Experian, Equifax, Axciom, First American, and COUNTLESS others including many smaller regional specialists that have built specific areas of expertise, and which offer great services at various price points, and with various areas of focus.Do companies buy from each other rather than do it all themselves when it is cost effective, and the data is usable - you bet.

Thanks to all the hard work that @Joshua Dorkin  has done over the years building this incredible site, there's been countless numbers of people that have been lifted up, profited, and educated.

@Barton Wallace Been doing it for at least 10 years, countless deals, not a single one.Joe V

You saved me hours of frustration and countless hand cramps.

You don't have time to play around with rehabs, home inspectors, countless FHA re-inspections, failed appraisals and the like.

Many more have called and I have spent countless hours answering questions and assisting where I could, but most have faded away and some have been just a waste of my time.

WE'VE HELPED COUNTLESS SELLERS BY BUYING THEIR HOME AND WE WANT TO BUY YOURS.Sincerely,James Green IIIjames - we have bought tons of houses in waldorf and southern md and would like to work with you.

Not to mention I've read countless books that cost about $10-15 per book, attended REIA and other investor meetings and read articles/blogs, listened to podcasts and watched youtube videos all for free.