Then I saw another listing boasting "OWNED LAND"Is anyone familiar with this?

hello my fellow investors,I actually live in Poughkeepsie and have a home in the edge of the city/town line and a rental in the town which boasts highly rated schools.I'm moved here from the city but only been investing since 2010.I've researched the area and know it very well.I would love a meet up with others.some friends say I'm boring because all I do is speak real estate.meeting with like minded people would be great.If anyone has any questions feel free to ask,as for the city of newburg I would never invest there.warzone is a perfect description.however as you move away a bit it does change to better c and b neighborhoods thre are some descent homes that pop up for 70k etc.I'm New to this site and not sure how to contact people but any one can contact me to meet up or exchange contact info.I'm looking to partner with someone perhaps on a deall if all lines up.Good luck to you all

I cringe when I hear people boast about paying 10% less than asking when they don't seem to know what market is. 

In fact my group boast 300 members, and 100 active monthly members to my meetups!

Drive out a mile and you'll find the big, boasting brownstones, spires and wrought iron, gargoyles and the glorious marble and brass vestibules of Mount Vernon.  

Purchase price: $48,000 Cash invested: $10,000 Class C property in a class C neighborhood boasting 10 year long term renters.

Boasting granite counter tops, luxury vinyl plank flooring, custom alder cabinets, stainless appliances & a pantry - the designer inspired kitchen is a dream workspace for the household chef.

It used to be a hospital boasting over 3000sf on each floor. 

I've seen Milwaukee folks boast anywhere from 20% to "infinity" COC returns, but those are the same folks that don't factor in Cap-Ex and tend to be social media all-stars.  

He is BBB certified, licensed, insured, has multiple locations although only in business for a year, boasts about how big the company has gotten in a short time, has been very good about sending photos, showing up for estimate process, and showed up to meet with insurance guy, however he keeps talking about insurance and I know it's because he wants to charge more if I am using insurance.