But we now do it where we have family, we go visit a lot so we've gotten to know the neighborhoods and communities, we will retire there and we have a wonderful broker/pm who is also an investor.

Don't tell him to visit a bankruptcy attorney first- they always tell you to file!

Beginning tomorrow, I'll visit a couple normal areas.

Certain places are near friends/relatives and give me a double reason to visit, as opposed to having to fly to bumble-fack for no other reason than to deal with some nightmare. • Consider the population growth, employment growth, appreciation and crime statistics of the area.

I went to the town clerk and obtained their address but am hesitant on making the visit as I do not really know how to approach them for the sale and are more so afraid of a rejection from not approaching them correctly.Can anyone lend some advice or strategy for me to intelligently approach this home owner?

Otherwise, you're talking about one visit a year to each house for inspections and repairs.

I suggest you visit a mortgage broker and ask them what is usual and customary in your area on similar deals, they can give you a few comments free of charge I'm sure.

Whether they are leaving a voicemail or talking to an answering service, you will need to be analyzing every deal, following up with them and traveling to visit a handful of properties at least.

More tips on checking out neighborhoods/blocks if you're not doing so already: Walk around as well as driving thru, visit a corner store or whatever is there.

We have gone to visit a couple of homes but haven't closed our first deal.