I know what is hot and what is not often because I am out there showing, looking, talking and doing and I can either visually see what distressed properties there are, or listen to my network of investors, realtors, landlords and other property managers.

Highly recommended for A and B properties; may be a financial deterrent to C and D prospects.Be sure YOU have a "Landlord" Policy, not a "Home Owner's", and be clear whether you are covered for "as built" finishes only, or upgrades that may have been made; also, especially for older properties, "ordinance of law" coverage is important in case of a major event.

i believe it to be accurate, and they do a really good job at making sure the product is well taken care of, and good visual appeal.

Now THAT's a deterrent!

He states that all liability transfers to beneficiary but cites no source for this position: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2009/03/11...This presentation does a nice job visually but doesn't address the point at controversy: http://www.assetprotectionplanners.com/articles/re...This article cites MA caselaw that shows how the trustee can be liable: http://www.richmaylaw.com/?

If visual stability is the goal instead, prices will probably continue to rise uncontrollably."

Creating a dynamic environment makes a home more attractive by helping buyers visualize its potential, and it can also be a good tool for camouflaging any shortcomings.But staging a home goes far beyond just aesthetics, there are real tangible business benefits.

Like the post above, you've got to decide what's right for your family and graphing out the positives vs. negatives is a great visual exercise.  

You've got to do title search beforehand, only drive by and visually see the property from outside, as most of the time they are occupied.consistent monitoring through auction day.

Well not so fast, there is so many limitations and misunderstandings among the inspection process that the investor could be easily blindly buying a lemon with no knowledge at all.I am attaching some pointer of how to get the best out of the inspection and how to have a realistic feel for the property.First: Home inspections are visual in nature, we the inspector don't check underground piping, we dot move stuff, we don't open holes, we make recommendations and comments, but you the investor needs to act upon the information you are obtaining.Second: Learn about the house.